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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Canada

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

PLNUSDEURCAD

United States vs. Canada - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.18 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Canada.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.88 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 14.39 PLN (3.97 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Canada.

26.88 PLN
14.39 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.14 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 4.09 PLN (1.13 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Canada.

9.14 PLN
4.09 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.34 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 58.49 PLN (16.12 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in Canada.

72.34 PLN
58.49 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.3 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 47.17 PLN (13 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Canada.

65.30 PLN
47.17 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.34 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 45.78 PLN (12.62 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Canada.

58.34 PLN
45.78 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68.93 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 52.41 PLN (14.45 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 24% lower in Canada.

68.93 PLN
52.41 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.12 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 9.88 PLN (2.72 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Canada.

12.12 PLN
9.88 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.09 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 12.53 PLN (3.45 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 52% lower in Canada.

26.09 PLN
12.53 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.82 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 11.74 PLN (3.24 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Canada.

13.82 PLN
11.74 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 90.66 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 102.09 PLN (28.14 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in the United States.

90.66 PLN
102.09 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.67 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 8.57 PLN (2.36 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Canada.

10.67 PLN
8.57 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.18 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 9.72 PLN (2.68 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Canada.

18.18 PLN
9.72 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.26 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 51.03 PLN (14.06 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 18% lower in Canada.

62.26 PLN
51.03 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.77 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 9.38 PLN (2.59 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in the United States.

5.77 PLN
9.38 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.55 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 10.09 PLN (2.78 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Canada.

14.55 PLN
10.09 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.75 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 12.06 PLN (3.32 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Canada.

20.75 PLN
12.06 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.57 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 8.65 PLN (2.38 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Canada.

13.57 PLN
8.65 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 12.89 PLN (3.55 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 57% lower in Canada.

30.00 PLN
12.89 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.58 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 74.95 PLN (20.66 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in the United States.

32.58 PLN
74.95 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.11 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 14.81 PLN (4.08 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Canada.

23.11 PLN
14.81 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.03 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 7 PLN (1.93 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Canada.

9.03 PLN
7.00 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Canada - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.56 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Canada.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.26 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 13.86 PLN (3.82 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Canada.

21.26 PLN
13.86 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.97 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 7.73 PLN (2.13 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Canada.

11.97 PLN
7.73 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.02 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 20.97 PLN (5.78 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Canada.

29.02 PLN
20.97 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.54 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 23.59 PLN (6.5 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Canada.

43.54 PLN
23.59 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.54 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 39.31 PLN (10.84 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in Canada.

43.54 PLN
39.31 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 507.92 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 301.38 PLN (83.07 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in Canada.

507.92 PLN
301.38 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.33 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 76 PLN (20.95 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in Canada.

94.33 PLN
76.00 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.25 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 5.9 PLN (1.63 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Canada.

9.25 PLN
5.90 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Canada - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.2 times less for fuel in the United States than in Canada.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.57 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 4.05 PLN (1.12 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in the United States.

3.57 PLN
4.05 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.37 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 4.26 PLN (1.17 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in the United States.

3.37 PLN
4.26 PLN

LPG 1L

-
3.36 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Canada - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.27 times more for transportation in the United States than in Canada.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 478.89 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 408.83 PLN (112.69 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Canada.

478.89 PLN
408.83 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.52 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 8.78 PLN (2.42 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Canada.

10.52 PLN
8.78 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 152.38 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 91.73 PLN (25.28 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Canada.

152.38 PLN
91.73 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.87 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 5.24 PLN (1.44 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Canada.

7.87 PLN
5.24 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.1 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 13.1 PLN (3.61 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Canada.

18.10 PLN
13.10 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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United States vs. Canada - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 72.56 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 41.93 PLN (11.56 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Canada.

72.56 PLN
41.93 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 572.39 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 203.6 PLN (56.12 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Canada.

572.39 PLN
203.60 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 235.82 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 74.38 PLN (20.5 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Canada.

235.82 PLN
74.38 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Canada - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.31 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Canada.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 14721 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 6471 PLN (1783.73 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 56% lower in Canada.

14 721 PLN
6 471 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 9227 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 5535 PLN (1525.58 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 40% lower in Canada.

9 227 PLN
5 535 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 29827 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 10563 PLN (2911.4 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Canada.

29 827 PLN
10 563 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 18962 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 8888 PLN (2449.8 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Canada.

18 962 PLN
8 888 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDEURCAD

United States vs. Canada - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.79 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Canada.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 62964 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 32592 PLN (8983.4 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Canada.

62 964 PLN
32 592 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 44175 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 27358 PLN (7540.69 USD) in Canada. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Canada.

44 175 PLN
27 358 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDEURCAD

United States vs. Canada - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.62 times higher than in Canada.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18667 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 11518 PLN (3174.75 USD) in Canada. The average salary is 38.3% lower in Canada.

18 667 PLN
11 518 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDEURCAD

United States vs. Canada - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

376 PLN
416 PLN

Two stars

531 PLN
451 PLN

Three stars

708 PLN
610 PLN

Four stars

916 PLN
746 PLN

Five stars

2 180 PLN
1 494 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Canada: 20 cities, 1032 hotels

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