Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 151% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 177% | |||
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| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 177% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$34 (125 zł) | 32 zł | + 288% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (48 zł) | 22 zł | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (37 zł) | 13 zł | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.47 (9 zł) | 3.79 zł | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$6 (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.32 (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (33 zł) | 15 zł | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.57 (17 zł) | 3.85 zł | + 331% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.83 (10 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 258% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.57 (17 zł) | 3.53 zł | + 370% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 (73 zł) | 28 zł | + 166% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.06 (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.07 (11 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 313% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 158% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$4,227 (15,347 zł) | 6,018 zł | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,911 (10,568 zł) | 4,601 zł | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$162 (587 zł) | 582 zł | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,558 (9,287 zł) | 3,694 zł | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,946 (7,066 zł) | 2,820 zł | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$104 (378 zł) | 410 zł | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$76 (277 zł) | 44 zł | + 533% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$490 (1,778 zł) | 1,651 zł | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$446 (1,618 zł) | 469 zł | + 245% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (38 zł) | 38 zł | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 (90 zł) | 31 zł | + 195% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 14% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$78 (285 zł) | 343 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$53 (194 zł) | 151 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$121 (438 zł) | 300 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$151 (549 zł) | 473 zł | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 164% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 164% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,578 (89,234 zł) | 83,863 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$2.03 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$144 (524 zł) | 111 zł | + 372% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$33 (120 zł) | 44 zł | + 172% | |
| Personal Care | + 152% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 152% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (36 zł) | 18 zł | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$25 (91 zł) | 34 zł | + 167% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$143 (521 zł) | 138 zł | + 278% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (38 zł) | 17 zł | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.85 (21 zł) | 12 zł | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$8 (29 zł) | 12 zł | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.76 (17 zł) | 4.61 zł | + 275% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.96 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (104 zł) | 68 zł | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 141% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 141% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$99 (361 zł) | 97 zł | + 272% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (112 zł) | 54 zł | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$208 (755 zł) | 194 zł | + 290% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$88 (320 zł) | 122 zł | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$16 (57 zł) | 31 zł | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.13 (19 zł) | 14 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (27 zł) | 11 zł | + 145% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$528 (1,918 zł) | 2,424 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.49 (1.77 zł) | 0.31 zł | + 477% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$57 (205 zł) | 124 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (62 zł) | 17 zł | + 255% | |
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TOTAL | + 151% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 848 prices entered by 172 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 06, 2022.
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