Cost of living in Poland compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Poland | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 zł (C$11) | C$23 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (C$9) | C$13 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł (C$4.23) | C$8 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.96 zł (C$1.26) | C$2.82 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (C$4.01) | C$5.47 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (C$3.66) | C$5.01 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 zł (C$5.66) | C$9 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.79 zł (C$1.20) | C$4.90 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.33 zł (C$1.06) | C$2.86 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.18 zł (C$1.33) | C$3.42 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 zł (C$10) | C$17 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (C$2.58) | C$2.79 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.84 zł (C$1.22) | C$2.94 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Poland | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,766 zł (C$1,835) | C$2,586 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,275 zł (C$1,360) | C$2,054 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 940 zł (C$299) | C$236 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,280 zł (C$1,044) | C$1,683 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,499 zł (C$796) | C$1,357 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 430 zł (C$137) | C$130 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 53 zł (C$17) | C$75 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,953 zł (C$622) | C$447 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 483 zł (C$154) | C$197 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 zł (C$13) | C$14 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 zł (C$10) | C$28 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Poland | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 332 zł (C$106) | C$79 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 zł (C$47) | C$54 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 322 zł (C$102) | C$115 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 394 zł (C$125) | C$143 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Poland | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,039 zł (C$33,431) | C$29,982 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (C$2.28) | C$1.76 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 125 zł (C$40) | C$108 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Poland | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (C$5.39) | C$13 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42 zł (C$13) | C$30 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 175 zł (C$56) | C$105 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 zł (C$7) | C$9 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 zł (C$4.64) | C$7 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (C$4.46) | C$7 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.92 zł (C$1.88) | C$4.12 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (C$3.08) | C$3.53 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 zł (C$18) | C$33 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Poland | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97 zł (C$31) | C$68 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (C$18) | C$31 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 zł (C$54) | C$160 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 176 zł (C$56) | C$106 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26 zł (C$8) | C$14 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (C$4.36) | C$5.22 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (C$4.09) | C$7 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,670 zł (C$850) | C$722 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (C$0.10) | C$0.42 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 138 zł (C$44) | C$62 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (C$5.38) | C$17 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Poland is 40% cheaper than in Canada
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