Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 74% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland)
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Food | + 88% | |||
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Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 88% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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Vancouver | Wrocław | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (73 zł) | 45 zł | + 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (42 zł) | 27 zł | + 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$11 (33 zł) | 13 zł | + 146% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$4.22 (12 zł) | 3.53 zł | + 250% | |
12 eggs, large | C$8 (23 zł) | 12 zł | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.90 (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (29 zł) | 16 zł | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.10 (15 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 284% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.58 (10 zł) | 3.50 zł | + 200% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.48 (13 zł) | 3.63 zł | + 262% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$23 (66 zł) | 38 zł | + 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.26 (10 zł) | 10 zł | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.06 (9 zł) | 2.92 zł | + 207% | |
Housing | + 76% | |||
Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 76% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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Vancouver | Wrocław | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,594 (10,530 zł) | 6,961 zł | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,844 (8,332 zł) | 4,520 zł | + 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$135 (395 zł) | 683 zł | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$3,138 (9,192 zł) | 3,914 zł | + 135% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,201 (6,448 zł) | 2,905 zł | + 122% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$75 (221 zł) | 439 zł | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$58 (169 zł) | 55 zł | + 207% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$322 (944 zł) | 1,558 zł | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$246 (720 zł) | 900 zł | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (33 zł) | 38 zł | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$28 (81 zł) | 36 zł | + 125% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 15% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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Vancouver | Wrocław | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$87 (254 zł) | 318 zł | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$58 (170 zł) | 126 zł | + 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$140 (410 zł) | 338 zł | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$186 (544 zł) | 381 zł | + 43% | |
Transportation | + 59% | |||
Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 59% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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Vancouver | Wrocław | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,308 (88,794 zł) | 101,212 zł | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.91 (5.59 zł) | 7 zł | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$124 (362 zł) | 169 zł | + 114% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$25 (72 zł) | 37 zł | + 97% | |
Personal Care | + 76% | |||
Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 76% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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Vancouver | Wrocław | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (33 zł) | 24 zł | + 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$17 (49 zł) | 29 zł | + 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$150 (438 zł) | 181 zł | + 142% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (25 zł) | 19 zł | + 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (20 zł) | 15 zł | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.41 (13 zł) | 5.11 zł | + 153% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.99 (12 zł) | 7 zł | + 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$23 (67 zł) | 56 zł | + 20% | |
Entertainment | + 105% | |||
Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 105% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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Vancouver | Wrocław | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (156 zł) | 84 zł | + 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (91 zł) | 55 zł | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$270 (791 zł) | 190 zł | + 316% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$107 (312 zł) | 154 zł | + 103% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (36 zł) | 27 zł | + 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.49 (16 zł) | 15 zł | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (21 zł) | 12 zł | + 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$778 (2,278 zł) | 1,949 zł | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (1.24 zł) | 0.24 zł | + 410% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (171 zł) | 118 zł | + 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$19 (55 zł) | 17 zł | + 222% | |
TOTAL | + 74% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 650 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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