- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Poland
- Santa Maria
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santa Maria, Brazil compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 2% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (20 zł) | 20 zł | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 22 (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.86 (5.63 zł) | 8 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.73 (2.62 zł) | 2.62 zł | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.86 (5.63 zł) | 6 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.60 (4.42 zł) | 5.56 zł | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (13 zł) | 10 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.79 (4.61 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.94 (2.82 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.49 (3.36 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 25 (24 zł) | 20 zł | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.89 (4.70 zł) | 5.16 zł | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.14 (2.05 zł) | 2.06 zł | - 0% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,772 (1,704 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,075 (1,034 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 274 (263 zł) | 519 zł | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 913 (877 zł) | 1,175 zł | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 833 (801 zł) | 844 zł | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 356 (342 zł) | 275 zł | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 94 (91 zł) | 47 zł | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,571 (1,510 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 437 (420 zł) | 419 zł | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 (17 zł) | 20 zł | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 161 (155 zł) | 275 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 120 (116 zł) | 113 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 305 (293 zł) | 282 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 213 (204 zł) | 297 zł | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 35% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 77,345 (74,374 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.72 (3.58 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 168 (162 zł) | 75 zł | + 116% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 24 (23 zł) | 26 zł | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 230 (221 zł) | 103 zł | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 14 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10 (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.25 (5.05 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.63 (3.49 zł) | 7 zł | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 24 (23 zł) | 30 zł | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 31% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 60 (58 zł) | 63 zł | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 34 (33 zł) | 44 zł | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 100 (96 zł) | 126 zł | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 131 (126 zł) | 90 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (8 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,040 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.33 (1.27 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 339% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 87 (83 zł) | 108 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (7 zł) | 13 zł | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 337 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 7,270 zł
(R$ 7,560)
in Santa Maria
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,500 zł
in Łódź.
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