Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 189% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland)
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| Food | + 193% | |||
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| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 193% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Wrocław | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$34 (124 zł) | 30 zł | + 311% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (47 zł) | 23 zł | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (37 zł) | 11 zł | + 248% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.47 (9 zł) | 2.77 zł | + 221% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$6 (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.32 (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (33 zł) | 14 zł | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.57 (16 zł) | 3.98 zł | + 314% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.83 (10 zł) | 2.71 zł | + 277% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.57 (16 zł) | 3.25 zł | + 406% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 (73 zł) | 27 zł | + 165% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.06 (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.07 (11 zł) | 3.10 zł | + 258% | |
| Housing | + 244% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 244% 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$4,227 (15,236 zł) | 4,342 zł | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,911 (10,491 zł) | 3,315 zł | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$162 (583 zł) | 325 zł | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,558 (9,220 zł) | 2,672 zł | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,946 (7,014 zł) | 2,097 zł | + 234% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$104 (375 zł) | 238 zł | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$76 (275 zł) | 44 zł | + 531% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$490 (1,765 zł) | 1,622 zł | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$446 (1,606 zł) | 606 zł | + 165% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (38 zł) | 26 zł | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 (90 zł) | 28 zł | + 217% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 27% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Wrocław | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$78 (283 zł) | 326 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$53 (193 zł) | 138 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$121 (435 zł) | 306 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$151 (545 zł) | 300 zł | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 166% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 166% 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$24,578 (88,587 zł) | 92,834 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$2.03 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$144 (520 zł) | 105 zł | + 396% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$33 (119 zł) | 33 zł | + 265% | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 160% 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$10 (36 zł) | 19 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$25 (90 zł) | 26 zł | + 247% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$143 (517 zł) | 160 zł | + 223% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (38 zł) | 16 zł | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.85 (21 zł) | 11 zł | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$8 (28 zł) | 14 zł | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.76 (17 zł) | 4.86 zł | + 253% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.96 (14 zł) | 9 zł | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (104 zł) | 42 zł | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 200% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 200% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Vancouver | Wrocław | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$99 (358 zł) | 68 zł | + 428% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (111 zł) | 47 zł | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$208 (750 zł) | 148 zł | + 405% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$88 (317 zł) | 125 zł | + 154% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$16 (57 zł) | 20 zł | + 179% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.13 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (26 zł) | 9 zł | + 185% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$528 (1,904 zł) | 1,949 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.49 (1.75 zł) | 0.24 zł | + 618% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$57 (204 zł) | 87 zł | + 134% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (61 zł) | 16 zł | + 288% | |
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TOTAL | + 189% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 603 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2022.
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