Cost of living comparison
compared to
Port Alberni vs. Warsaw Cost of Living Summary
Port Alberni is 12.4% more expensive than Warsaw.
- Restaurants
-
pay 2.9% more in Port Alberni
- Groceries
-
pay 28.8% more in Port Alberni
- Transportation
-
pay 7.2% less in Port Alberni
- Housing
-
pay 44.1% more in Port Alberni
- Childcare
-
pay 13.2% more in Port Alberni
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 19.8% more in Port Alberni
- Clothing
-
pay 14.9% less in Port Alberni
The cost of housing, groceries, entertainment and sports, childcare, and restaurants in Port Alberni are more expensive than in Warsaw. Expenses including clothing and transportation are lower in Port Alberni.
Port Alberni vs. Warsaw Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Port Alberni instead of Warsaw, you would:
pay 2.9% more for restaurants
|
Warsaw
|
Port Alberni
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$10.94
PLN39.28
|
$16.50
CA$22.77
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.57
PLN34.37
|
$10.76
CA$14.85
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.25
PLN8.09
|
$2.08
CA$2.87
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.92
PLN6.90
|
$1.08
CA$1.48
|
|
Warsaw vs. Port Alberni - Cost of restaurants
pay 28.8% more for groceries
|
Warsaw
|
Port Alberni
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.46
PLN5.25
|
$1.79
CA$2.47
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.39
PLN19.35
|
$2.87
CA$3.96
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.34
PLN15.57
|
$9.84
CA$13.57
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.70
PLN13.28
|
$3.46
CA$4.78
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.39
PLN12.17
|
$1.95
CA$2.69
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.61
PLN2.19
|
$1.30
CA$1.80
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.83
PLN2.97
|
$0.49
CA$0.67
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.96
PLN3.46
|
$1.34
CA$1.85
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.57
PLN5.65
|
$1.39
CA$1.92
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.48
PLN1.72
|
$0.98
CA$1.35
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.54
PLN1.94
|
$0.85
CA$1.17
|
|
Warsaw vs. Port Alberni - Cost of groceries
pay 7.2% less for transportation
|
Warsaw
|
Port Alberni
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.61
PLN23.75
|
$4.72
CA$6.51
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$30.08
PLN108.02
|
$34.44
CA$47.51
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,809.65
PLN117,835.15
|
$24,382.26
CA$33,631.67
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.67
PLN49.10
|
$15.21
CA$20.97
|
|
Warsaw vs. Port Alberni - Cost of transportation
pay 44.1% more for housing
|
Warsaw
|
Port Alberni
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$17.42
PLN62.58
|
$67.57
CA$93.20
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,140.63
PLN4,096.53
|
$717.59
CA$989.81
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$907.87
PLN3,260.61
|
$717.59
CA$989.81
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$267.55
PLN960.91
|
$124.31
CA$171.47
|
|
Warsaw vs. Port Alberni - Cost of housing
pay 13.2% more for childcare
|
Warsaw
|
Port Alberni
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$586.39
PLN2,106.01
|
$879.05
CA$1,212.51
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,933.95
PLN57,226.42
|
$12,199.02
CA$16,826.73
|
|
Warsaw vs. Port Alberni - Cost of childcare
pay 19.8% more for entertainment and sports
|
Warsaw
|
Port Alberni
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.92
PLN17.68
|
$3.59
CA$4.95
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.22
PLN15.14
|
$3.96
CA$5.46
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.95
PLN21.35
|
$10.76
CA$14.85
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$46.75
PLN167.92
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$9.57
PLN34.37
|
$12.56
CA$17.32
|
|
Warsaw vs. Port Alberni - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 14.9% less for clothing
|
Warsaw
|
Port Alberni
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$99.57
PLN357.62
|
$60.42
CA$83.34
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$48.35
PLN173.64
|
$56.51
CA$77.95
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$98.47
PLN353.64
|
$98.43
CA$135.77
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$115.26
PLN413.96
|
$89.70
CA$123.73
|
|
Warsaw vs. Port Alberni - Cost of clothing
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