Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 23% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil)
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| Food | + 16% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 16% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Warsaw | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 zł (R$ 41) | R$ 37 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (R$ 32) | R$ 29 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.82 zł (R$ 4.50) | R$ 5.10 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.98 zł (R$ 4.69) | R$ 8 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.45 zł (R$ 4.06) | R$ 8 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.05 zł (R$ 4.77) | R$ 4.50 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (R$ 35) | R$ 51 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.10 zł (R$ 4.82) | R$ 3.77 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 130% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Warsaw | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,984 zł (R$ 8,219) | R$ 2,820 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,960 zł (R$ 5,837) | R$ 1,695 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 693 zł (R$ 816) | R$ 235 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,607 zł (R$ 4,245) | R$ 2,321 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,792 zł (R$ 3,285) | R$ 1,425 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 398 zł (R$ 469) | R$ 191 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 58 zł (R$ 68) | R$ 53 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,871 zł (R$ 2,201) | R$ 2,026 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 476 zł (R$ 560) | R$ 548 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 zł (R$ 42) | R$ 18 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 zł (R$ 32) | R$ 14 | + 138% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 18% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Warsaw | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 zł (R$ 400) | R$ 185 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (R$ 173) | R$ 192 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 354 zł (R$ 416) | R$ 383 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418 zł (R$ 491) | R$ 290 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 14% cheaper than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Warsaw | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 103,207 zł (R$ 121,455) | R$ 108,418 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (R$ 8) | R$ 5.66 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 zł (R$ 130) | R$ 222 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 zł (R$ 40) | R$ 35 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 14% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Warsaw | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (R$ 22) | R$ 19 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (R$ 40) | R$ 36 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 138 zł (R$ 162) | R$ 183 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (R$ 19) | R$ 21 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (R$ 14) | R$ 16 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.99 zł (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (R$ 10) | R$ 3.33 | + 200% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 zł (R$ 74) | R$ 40 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is about the same as in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Warsaw | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80 zł (R$ 94) | R$ 69 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 59 zł (R$ 70) | R$ 53 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 221 zł (R$ 260) | R$ 146 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 182 zł (R$ 214) | R$ 140 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 zł (R$ 37) | R$ 13 | + 192% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (R$ 2,853) | R$ 3,195 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 zł (R$ 0.38) | R$ 1.43 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 143 zł (R$ 168) | R$ 88 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 170% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 631 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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