Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
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| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 42 (36 zł) | 35 zł | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (29 zł) | 31 zł | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (5.24 zł) | 4.45 zł | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 29 (24 zł) | 25 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (9 zł) | 4.01 zł | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (5.49 zł) | 3.93 zł | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 (5.82 zł) | 6 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (37 zł) | 43 zł | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.56 (4.73 zł) | 4.45 zł | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,960 (4,222 zł) | 6,872 zł | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,511 (2,988 zł) | 4,939 zł | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 549 (468 zł) | 906 zł | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,633 (3,092 zł) | 3,303 zł | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,162 (1,840 zł) | 2,583 zł | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 353 (300 zł) | 490 zł | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 96 (82 zł) | 47 zł | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,096 (1,784 zł) | 1,357 zł | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 695 (591 zł) | 415 zł | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 (24 zł) | 60 zł | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 23 (20 zł) | 62 zł | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Kraków | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 266 (226 zł) | 294 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 248 (211 zł) | 237 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 466 (397 zł) | 351 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 344 (293 zł) | 354 zł | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 22% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 112,919 (96,110 zł) | 61,489 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.49 (4.67 zł) | 6 zł | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 247 (210 zł) | 135 zł | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 42 (36 zł) | 90 zł | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (18 zł) | 18 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 (42 zł) | 32 zł | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 269 (229 zł) | 167 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 19 (16 zł) | 20 zł | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (12 zł) | 16 zł | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (16 zł) | 15 zł | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 10 (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.41 (4.60 zł) | 13 zł | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 69 (59 zł) | 62 zł | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 27% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 135 (115 zł) | 97 zł | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 81 (69 zł) | 54 zł | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 267 (227 zł) | 219 zł | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 215 (183 zł) | 192 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 34 (29 zł) | 25 zł | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (9 zł) | 17 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (10 zł) | 14 zł | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 5,045 (4,294 zł) | 2,253 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.41 (1.20 zł) | 0.64 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 139 (119 zł) | 123 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (9 zł) | 17 zł | - 44% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,942 prices entered by 327 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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