Cost of living in Edmonton (Canada) is 105% more expensive than in Zielona Góra (Poland)
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| Food in Edmonton (Canada) is 152% more expensive than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Edmonton (Canada) | Zielona Góra (Poland) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| C$18 (51 zł) | 23 zł | 117% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| C$10 (28 zł) | 15 zł | 90% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| C$8 (23 zł) | 9 zł | 151% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| C$2.45 (7 zł) | 2.75 zł | 152% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| C$4.10 (12 zł) | 8 zł | 47% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| C$4.10 (12 zł) | 3.53 zł | 229% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| C$11 (32 zł) | 10 zł | 217% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| C$4.20 (12 zł) | 3.60 zł | 230% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| C$2.51 (7 zł) | 1.51 zł | 372% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| C$5.61 (16 zł) | 2.70 zł | 490% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| C$19 (53 zł) | 21 zł | 153% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| C$2.93 (8 zł) | 5.19 zł | 60% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| C$2.14 (6 zł) | 2.19 zł | 177% |
| Housing in Edmonton (Canada) is 126% more expensive than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||
| Edmonton (Canada) | Zielona Góra (Poland) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$1,676 (4,749 zł) | 1,933 zł | 146% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| C$1,304 (3,694 zł) | 1,400 zł | 164% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| C$268 (759 zł) | 483 zł | 57% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$1,325 (3,754 zł) | 1,538 zł | 144% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| C$893 (2,531 zł) | 1,296 zł | 95% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| C$184 (523 zł) | 350 zł | 49% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| C$62 (175 zł) | 43 zł | 312% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| C$447 (1,266 zł) | 1,803 zł | 30% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$153 (434 zł) | 700 zł | 38% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| C$12 (33 zł) | 30 zł | 11% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| C$21 (58 zł) | 10 zł | 483% |
| Clothes in Edmonton (Canada) is 25% more expensive than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||
| Edmonton (Canada) | Zielona Góra (Poland) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| C$69 (195 zł) | 261 zł | 25% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| C$66 (187 zł) | 129 zł | 45% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$101 (286 zł) | 232 zł | 23% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| C$135 (383 zł) | 250 zł | 53% |
| Transportation in Edmonton (Canada) is 76% more expensive than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||
| Edmonton (Canada) | Zielona Góra (Poland) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| C$22,466 (63,664 zł) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| C$1.22 (3.47 zł) | 4.91 zł | 29% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| C$94 (267 zł) | 80 zł | 234% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| C$20 (56 zł) | 32 zł | 77% |
| Personal Care in Edmonton (Canada) is 94% more expensive than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||
| Edmonton (Canada) | Zielona Góra (Poland) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$12 (34 zł) | 20 zł | 72% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| C$28 (78 zł) | 25 zł | 214% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| C$71 (201 zł) | 100 zł | 101% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| C$8 (22 zł) | 15 zł | 45% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| C$3.79 (11 zł) | 9 zł | 19% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| C$5.35 (15 zł) | 10 zł | 52% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| C$2.28 (6 zł) | 2.27 zł | 185% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| C$2.91 (8 zł) | 3.99 zł | 107% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| C$20 (55 zł) | 19 zł | 197% |
| Entertainment in Edmonton (Canada) is 104% more expensive than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||
| Edmonton (Canada) | Zielona Góra (Poland) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| C$55 (157 zł) | 42 zł | 272% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| C$29 (83 zł) | 42 zł | 96% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| C$113 (321 zł) | 70 zł | 359% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| C$78 (221 zł) | 60 zł | 269% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| C$11 (32 zł) | 12 zł | 172% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| C$5.13 (15 zł) | 7 zł | 115% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| C$7 (21 zł) | 5.68 zł | 274% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| C$505 (1,431 zł) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| C$0.49 (1.40 zł) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| C$63 (178 zł) | 96 zł | 85% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| C$14 (41 zł) | 12 zł | 234% |
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For example, you would need at least 10,839 zł
(C$3,825)
in Edmonton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
5,300 zł
in Zielona Góra.