Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Poland is 2.05 times less expensive as compared to Canada.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Poland and Canada. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Poland and Canada.
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Indicators | Poland | Canada |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 4,000 PLN (960 USD) | 2,300 CAD (1,679 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 6,000 PLN (1,440 USD) | 3,000 CAD (2,190 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 9,000 PLN (2,160 USD) | 4,200 CAD (3,066 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 2,500 PLN (600 USD) | 1,600 CAD (1,168 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 4,000 PLN (960 USD) | 2,200 CAD (1,606 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 6,000 PLN (1,440 USD) | 3,000 CAD (2,190 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 3.5 % | 5 % |
Realtor Commission | 2.5 % | 5 % |
Property Taxes | 0.35 to 2.0 % | 0.5 to 2.5 % |
The average housing cost in Poland is 1.58 times less expensive than Canada.
Indicators | Poland | Canada |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 25,000 PLN (6,000 USD) | 5,000 CAD (3,650 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 300 PLN (72 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 400 PLN (96 USD) | 120 CAD (87.60 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 57.14% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Poland costs 1.64 times more compared to Canada.
Indicators | Poland | Canada |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 70 CAD (51.10 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 60 PLN (14.40 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 50 PLN (12 USD) | 40 CAD (29.20 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 100 PLN (24 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 56.16% less in Poland compared to Canada.
Indicators | Poland | Canada |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 6 PLN (1.44 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 4 PLN (0.96 USD) | 1.50 CAD (1.09 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 1 PLN (0.24 USD) | 1 CAD (0.73 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 3 PLN (0.72 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 12 PLN (2.88 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 30 PLN (7.20 USD) | 8 CAD (5.84 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 20 PLN (4.80 USD) | 12 CAD (8.76 USD) |
In Poland, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.52 times less expensive than the cost in Canada.
If you lived in Poland, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 25.41% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Poland | Canada |
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Apples (1 KG) | 8 PLN (1.92 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 5 PLN (1.20 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 7 PLN (1.68 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 6 PLN (1.44 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 3 PLN (0.72 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 10 PLN (2.40 USD) | 5 CAD (3.65 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 5 PLN (1.20 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 8 PLN (1.92 USD) | 5 CAD (3.65 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.81 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Poland | Canada |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 50 PLN (12 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 25 PLN (6 USD) | 10 CAD (7.30 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 12 PLN (2.88 USD) | 3.50 CAD (2.55 USD) |
Soft Drink | 5 PLN (1.20 USD) | 2.50 CAD (1.82 USD) |
Pizza for One | 35 PLN (8.40 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 50 PLN (12 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 18 PLN (4.32 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 19.56% less in Poland compared to Canada.
Indicators | Poland | Canada |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 50 PLN (12 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 20 PLN (4.80 USD) | 8 CAD (5.84 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 7 PLN (1.68 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 10 PLN (2.40 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 40 PLN (9.60 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 70 PLN (16.80 USD) | 35 CAD (25.55 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.31 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Poland | Canada |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 4 PLN (0.96 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 60 PLN (14.40 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 300 PLN (72 USD) | 300 CAD (219 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 10 PLN (2.40 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 2.50 PLN (0.60 USD) | 2 CAD (1.46 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 70 CAD (51.10 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 10 PLN (2.40 USD) | 5 CAD (3.65 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 5 PLN (1.20 USD) | 2 CAD (1.46 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 2.58 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Poland | Canada |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 80,000 PLN (19,200 USD) | 30,000 CAD (21,900 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 600 PLN (144 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 90 CAD (65.70 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 2,000 PLN (480 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 400 PLN (96 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 7 % | 6 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 6 PLN (1.44 USD) | 1.60 CAD (1.17 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 25 PLN (6 USD) | 6 CAD (4.38 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 30 PLN 7.20 USD | 20 CAD 14.60 USD |
You would have to pay 1.12 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Poland compared to that of Canada.
Indicators | Poland | Canada |
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Doctor Visit | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 250 PLN (60 USD) | 250 CAD (182.50 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Eye Exam | 120 PLN (28.80 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 250 PLN (60 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 1,000 PLN (240 USD) | 500 CAD (365 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 800 PLN (192 USD) | 1,000 CAD (730 USD) |
Vaccinations | 60 PLN (14.40 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 50 PLN (12 USD) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 20 PLN (4.80 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 500 PLN (120 USD) | 250 CAD (182.50 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 500 CAD (365 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 2.79 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Poland | Canada |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 500 PLN (120 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 300 PLN (72 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 80 PLN (19.20 USD) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 250 PLN (60 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Haircuts | 50 PLN (12 USD) | 25 CAD (18.25 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 75 CAD (54.75 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 15 PLN (3.60 USD) | 6 CAD (4.38 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 7 PLN (1.68 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.74 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Poland | Canada |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 400 PLN (96 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 100 PLN (24 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Women's Dress | 250 PLN (60 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Summer Dress | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Men's Suit | 600 PLN (144 USD) | 500 CAD (365 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 250 PLN (60 USD) | 120 CAD (87.60 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 120 CAD (87.60 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 90 CAD (65.70 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 120 PLN (28.80 USD) | 90 CAD (65.70 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 30 PLN (7.20 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 40 PLN (9.60 USD) | 25 CAD (18.25 USD) |
Socks For Men | 10 PLN (2.40 USD) | 10 CAD (7.30 USD) |
Socks For Women | 10 PLN (2.40 USD) | 12 CAD (8.76 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 300 PLN (72 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Sportswear | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.73 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Poland | Canada |
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Children's Jeans | 80 PLN (19.20 USD) | 40 CAD (29.20 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 100 PLN (24 USD) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 2,000 PLN (480 USD) | 1,200 CAD (876 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 1,500 PLN (360 USD) | 1,000 CAD (730 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 300 PLN (72 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 800 PLN (192 USD) | 1,000 CAD (730 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 600 PLN (144 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 800 PLN (192 USD) | 1,000 CAD (730 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 2.21 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Poland | Canada |
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PreSchool Fees | 2,500 PLN (600 USD) | 800 CAD (584 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 5,000 PLN (1,200 USD) | 1,500 CAD (1,095 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 8,000 PLN (1,920 USD) | 2,000 CAD (1,460 USD) |
Private School Fees | 12,000 PLN (2,880 USD) | 10,000 CAD (7,300 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 25,000 PLN (6,000 USD) | 7,000 CAD (5,110 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 40,000 PLN (9,600 USD) | 15,000 CAD (10,950 USD) |
After School Activities | 500 PLN (120 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Special Education Services | 1,000 PLN (240 USD) | 800 CAD (584 USD) |
Tutoring | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 400 PLN (96 USD) | 300 CAD (219 USD) |
School Supplies | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.21 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Poland | Canada |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 30 PLN (7.20 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 60 PLN (14.40 USD) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 80 PLN (19.20 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 70 PLN (16.80 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Gym Membership | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 100 PLN (24 USD) | 40 CAD (29.20 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 20 PLN (4.80 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 30 PLN (7.20 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 60 PLN (14.40 USD) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) |
Bowling | 40 PLN (9.60 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Mini Golf | 30 PLN (7.20 USD) | 25 CAD (18.25 USD) |
Video Games | 250 PLN (60 USD) | 70 CAD (51.10 USD) |
Streaming Services | 40 PLN (9.60 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 50 PLN (12 USD) | 30 CAD (21.90 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 1,000 PLN (240 USD) | 300 CAD (219 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.26 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Poland | Canada |
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Language Classes | 800 PLN (192 USD) | 400 CAD (292 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 800 PLN (192 USD) | 300 CAD (219 USD) |
Art Classes | 80 PLN (19.20 USD) | 40 CAD (29.20 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 50 PLN (12 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Music Lessons | 100 PLN (24 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 100 PLN (24 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 30 PLN (7.20 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Educational Software | 800 PLN (192 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.16 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Poland | Canada |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 8,000 PLN (1,920 USD) | 5,000 CAD (3,650 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 6,000 PLN (1,440 USD) | 4,000 CAD (2,920 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 100 PLN per hour (24 USD) | 0.53 CAD per hour (0.39 USD) |
Average Bonus | 3,000 PLN (720 USD) | 2,000 CAD (1,460 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 23 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions | 13 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions | 9 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 50 | 70 |
Median Household Income | 5,000 PLN (1,200 USD) | 75,000 CAD (54,750 USD) |
If you lived in Poland, you would earn 11.84 times less salary as compared to Canada.
Indicators | Poland | Canada |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 300 PLN (72 USD) | 300 CAD (219 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 200 PLN (48 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 150 PLN (36 USD) | 120 CAD (87.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 120 PLN (28.80 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Professional Services cost 2.65 times less in Poland, as compared to Canada.
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