- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Poland
- Santa Maria
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santa Maria, Brazil compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 6% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 17 (20 zł) | 20 zł | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 19 (22 zł) | 18 zł | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.71 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.55 (2.94 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.38 (6 zł) | 6 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.60 (5.31 zł) | 6 zł | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (15 zł) | 19 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.67 (5.39 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.90 (3.34 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.24 (3.74 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 21 (24 zł) | 20 zł | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.67 (5.39 zł) | 5.43 zł | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.29 (2.64 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 1% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,820 (2,102 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,084 (1,252 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 220 (254 zł) | 463 zł | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 786 (908 zł) | 1,175 zł | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 887 (1,024 zł) | 844 zł | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 356 (411 zł) | 248 zł | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 92 (106 zł) | 47 zł | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,613 (1,863 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 400 (461 zł) | 434 zł | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 (17 zł) | 18 zł | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (12 zł) | 20 zł | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 162 (187 zł) | 275 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 140 (161 zł) | 113 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 272 (314 zł) | 297 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 146 (168 zł) | 276 zł | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 40% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,033 (76,245 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.37 (3.89 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 146 (169 zł) | 75 zł | + 125% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 22 (25 zł) | 27 zł | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 32% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (16 zł) | 15 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 25 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 208 (240 zł) | 100 zł | + 140% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 14 (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 9 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10 (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.98 (5.75 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.08 (4.72 zł) | 7 zł | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 17 (19 zł) | 27 zł | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 42% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 58 (66 zł) | 65 zł | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 31 (36 zł) | 44 zł | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 114 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 134 (155 zł) | 90 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 13 (15 zł) | 15 zł | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (10 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 64% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 350 (404 zł) | 680 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.33 (1.53 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 428% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 85 (98 zł) | 108 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 156 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 8,219 zł
(R$ 7,118)
in Santa Maria
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,800 zł
in Łódź.
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