Cost of living in Vancouver, Canada vs Warsaw, Poland
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| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 93% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (62 zł) | 31 zł | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (30 zł) | 20 zł | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (21 zł) | 10 zł | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.29 (7 zł) | 3.02 zł | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.14 (13 zł) | 10 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.44 (13 zł) | 7 zł | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (33 zł) | 12 zł | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.42 (10 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.67 (8 zł) | 2.98 zł | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.77 (8 zł) | 3.37 zł | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (64 zł) | 29 zł | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.64 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.40 (7 zł) | 3.14 zł | + 131% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 74% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,923 (8,859 zł) | 5,125 zł | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,175 (6,593 zł) | 3,949 zł | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$104 (314 zł) | 546 zł | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,203 (6,678 zł) | 3,595 zł | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,474 (4,469 zł) | 2,407 zł | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$68 (205 zł) | 464 zł | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$62 (187 zł) | 46 zł | + 306% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$385 (1,166 zł) | 1,856 zł | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$135 (409 zł) | 387 zł | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (33 zł) | 36 zł | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (81 zł) | 22 zł | + 262% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 9% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$82 (249 zł) | 279 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$49 (148 zł) | 181 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$112 (339 zł) | 305 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$148 (449 zł) | 361 zł | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 90% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,143 (64,085 zł) | 77,891 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.28 (3.87 zł) | 4.60 zł | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 (340 zł) | 108 zł | + 216% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$28 (86 zł) | 32 zł | + 170% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 91% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (29 zł) | 15 zł | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$23 (70 zł) | 28 zł | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$119 (360 zł) | 136 zł | + 164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (31 zł) | 14 zł | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.13 (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.58 (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.56 (11 zł) | 5.91 zł | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.22 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (74 zł) | 57 zł | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 97% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$56 (171 zł) | 74 zł | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (93 zł) | 64 zł | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$192 (581 zł) | 199 zł | + 192% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$102 (308 zł) | 147 zł | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (40 zł) | 22 zł | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.99 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (21 zł) | 11 zł | + 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$541 (1,640 zł) | 2,070 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.50 (1.53 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 400% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (179 zł) | 106 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (46 zł) | 18 zł | + 156% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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