Cost of Living Comparison Between Poland and Canada Cost of Living Comparison Between Poland and Canada

πŸ™‚ Solo nomad: Poland is 36.9% cheaper than Canada without rent, and 31.8% cheaper with rent.
πŸ™‚ Family of 3: Poland is 33.7% cheaper than Canada without rent, and 34.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Poland
Canada
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.72 zΕ‚Β 39.35
$18.70 CA$25.62
-42.67%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$48.08 zΕ‚Β 176
$74.4 CA$102
-35.39%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.62 zΕ‚Β 31.64
$11.14 CA$15.26
-22.62%
Cappuccino
$3.65 zΕ‚Β 13.40
$3.75 CA$5.13
-2.67%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.98 zΕ‚Β 7.27
$2.12 CA$2.90
-6.60%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.77 zΕ‚Β 6.49
$1.75 CA$2.40
1.14%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.71 zΕ‚Β 13.62
$5.95 CA$8.15
-37.65%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.13 zΕ‚Β 15.15
$6.07 CA$8.31
-31.96%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Poland
Canada
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.03 zΕ‚Β 3.78
$2.21 CA$3.03
-53.39%
White Bread (500g)
$1.33 zΕ‚Β 4.87
$2.70 CA$3.70
-50.74%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.56 zΕ‚Β 5.74
$3.63 CA$4.98
-57.02%
Eggs
$3.30 zΕ‚Β 12.11
$3.57 CA$4.89
-7.56%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.28 zΕ‚Β 34.06
$11.60 CA$15.89
-20.00%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.43 zΕ‚Β 23.61
$12.17 CA$16.67
-47.17%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.17 zΕ‚Β 44.68
$15.29 CA$20.95
-20.41%
Apples (1kg)
$1.10 zΕ‚Β 4.03
$4.32 CA$5.92
-74.54%
Banana (1kg)
$1.71 zΕ‚Β 6.27
$1.50 CA$2.06
14.00%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.77 zΕ‚Β 6.50
$3.87 CA$5.30
-54.26%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.94 zΕ‚Β 10.79
$4.28 CA$5.86
-31.31%
Potato (1kg)
$0.92 zΕ‚Β 3.37
$2.79 CA$3.82
-67.03%
Onion (1kg)
$1.15 zΕ‚Β 4.23
$2.62 CA$3.59
-56.11%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.29 zΕ‚Β 4.74
$2.63 CA$3.61
-50.95%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.69 zΕ‚Β 2.53
$1.79 CA$2.46
-61.45%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$5.38 zΕ‚Β 19.74
$14.95 CA$20.48
-64.01%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.14 zΕ‚Β 26.20
$12.91 CA$17.69
-44.69%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.19 zΕ‚Β 4.35
$3.03 CA$4.16
-60.73%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.70 zΕ‚Β 6.24
$3.39 CA$4.64
-49.85%
🚌 Getting Around
Poland
Canada
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.13 zΕ‚Β 4.14
$2.60 CA$3.56
-56.54%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$31.64 zΕ‚Β 116
$78.0 CA$107
-59.42%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.48 zΕ‚Β 9.10
$3.40 CA$4.65
-27.06%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.89 zΕ‚Β 3.27
$1.55 CA$2.12
-42.58%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$13.40 zΕ‚Β 49.17
$28.12 CA$38.52
-52.35%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.76 zΕ‚Β 6.47
$1.16 CA$1.58
51.72%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$33.6K zΕ‚Β 123.3K
$25.1K CA$34.4K
33.74%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$30.8K zΕ‚Β 113.1K
$20.5K CA$28.0K
50.55%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Poland
Canada
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$303 zΕ‚Β 1,113
$157 CA$216
92.75%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$10.08 zΕ‚Β 36.98
$45.83 CA$62.8
-78.01%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$16.65 zΕ‚Β 61.1
$62.4 CA$85.5
-73.31%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Poland
Canada
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$38.01 zΕ‚Β 139
$43.42 CA$59.5
-12.46%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.06 zΕ‚Β 77.3
$17.87 CA$24.49
17.85%
Cinema Ticket
$8.31 zΕ‚Β 30.51
$11.55 CA$15.83
-28.05%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Poland
Canada
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$401 zΕ‚Β 1,470
$806 CA$1,104
-50.29%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,757 zΕ‚Β 35.8K
$12.2K CA$16.6K
-19.71%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Poland
Canada
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$82.7 zΕ‚Β 303
$55.3 CA$75.8
49.50%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.49 zΕ‚Β 152
$42.55 CA$58.3
-2.49%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$91.7 zΕ‚Β 337
$89.1 CA$122
2.94%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$101 zΕ‚Β 371
$108 CA$148
-6.62%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Poland
Canada
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$796 zΕ‚Β 2,920
$1,367 CA$1,873
-41.79%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$632 zΕ‚Β 2,319
$1,202 CA$1,647
-47.42%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,286 zΕ‚Β 4,720
$2,177 CA$2,983
-40.93%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$986 zΕ‚Β 3,617
$1,891 CA$2,590
-47.87%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,917 zΕ‚Β 14.4K
$5,050 CA$6,919
-22.44%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,711 zΕ‚Β 9,950
$4,046 CA$5,544
-33.00%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Poland
Canada
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,675 zΕ‚Β 6,149
$3,008 CA$4,121
-44.30%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.91
6.33
9.16%

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Last update for Poland: March 2, 2026

Last update for Canada: March 2, 2026

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