Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 55% more expensive than in Florianopolis (Brazil)
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Food | + 90% | |||
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Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 90% more expensive than in Florianopolis (Brazil) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 zł (R$ 71) | R$ 41 | + 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 40 zł (R$ 57) | R$ 35 | + 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 zł (R$ 35) | R$ 11 | + 220% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.63 zł (R$ 8) | R$ 5.54 | + 45% | |
12 eggs, large | 19 zł (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 zł (R$ 27) | R$ 8 | + 262% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 zł (R$ 42) | R$ 27 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.49 zł (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89 zł (R$ 5.54) | R$ 5.14 | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.43 zł (R$ 8) | R$ 5.67 | + 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 60 zł (R$ 86) | R$ 50 | + 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 zł (R$ 9) | R$ 4.11 | + 110% | |
Housing | + 96% | |||
Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 96% more expensive than in Florianopolis (Brazil) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,668 zł (R$ 13,775) | R$ 6,074 | + 127% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,984 zł (R$ 9,950) | R$ 4,162 | + 139% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,288 zł (R$ 1,835) | R$ 1,203 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,273 zł (R$ 7,513) | R$ 3,820 | + 97% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,362 zł (R$ 6,215) | R$ 2,369 | + 162% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 794 zł (R$ 1,132) | R$ 720 | + 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78 zł (R$ 111) | R$ 111 | - 0% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,243 zł (R$ 3,195) | R$ 2,334 | + 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 696 zł (R$ 991) | R$ 831 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 zł (R$ 65) | R$ 34 | + 94% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55 zł (R$ 79) | R$ 29 | + 173% | |
Clothes | + 55% | |||
Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 55% more expensive than in Florianopolis (Brazil) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 428 zł (R$ 610) | R$ 323 | + 89% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 zł (R$ 307) | R$ 257 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 426 zł (R$ 607) | R$ 398 | + 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 669 zł (R$ 953) | R$ 381 | + 150% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 7% more expensive than in Florianopolis (Brazil) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 141,560 zł (R$ 201,698) | R$ 148,509 | + 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 zł (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 84% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 171 zł (R$ 244) | R$ 298 | - 18% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 49 zł (R$ 69) | R$ 60 | + 16% | |
Personal Care | + 62% | |||
Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 62% more expensive than in Florianopolis (Brazil) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 zł (R$ 40) | R$ 23 | + 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 zł (R$ 81) | R$ 84 | - 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 306 zł (R$ 437) | R$ 339 | + 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł (R$ 31) | R$ 38 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 zł (R$ 32) | R$ 12 | + 175% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł (R$ 24) | R$ 23 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 zł (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 93% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16 zł (R$ 22) | R$ 6 | + 270% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 153 zł (R$ 219) | R$ 62 | + 251% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 50% more expensive than in Florianopolis (Brazil) | ||||
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Warsaw | Florianopolis | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 166 zł (R$ 236) | R$ 130 | + 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 75 zł (R$ 107) | R$ 80 | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 554 zł (R$ 789) | R$ 275 | + 187% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 305 zł (R$ 434) | R$ 209 | + 108% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49 zł (R$ 70) | R$ 23 | + 203% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (R$ 28) | R$ 14 | + 95% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 zł (R$ 29) | R$ 14 | + 112% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,760 zł (R$ 3,933) | R$ 3,970 | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.06 zł (R$ 1.51) | R$ 1.65 | - 9% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 230 zł (R$ 328) | R$ 139 | + 136% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 zł (R$ 39) | R$ 12 | + 225% | |
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TOTAL | + 55% |

These prices were last updated on February 13, 2025.
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