- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Poland
- Santa Maria
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santa Maria, Brazil compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 17 (19 zł) | 20 zł | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 19 (22 zł) | 18 zł | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.71 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.55 (2.91 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.38 (6 zł) | 6 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.60 (5.25 zł) | 6 zł | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (15 zł) | 19 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.67 (5.33 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.90 (3.31 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.24 (3.70 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 21 (23 zł) | 20 zł | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.67 (5.33 zł) | 5.43 zł | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.29 (2.61 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 26% | |
| 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 (2,079 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,084 (1,238 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 220 (251 zł) | 463 zł | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 786 (898 zł) | 1,175 zł | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 887 (1,013 zł) | 844 zł | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 356 (407 zł) | 248 zł | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 92 (105 zł) | 47 zł | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,613 (1,843 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 400 (456 zł) | 434 zł | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 (17 zł) | 18 zł | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (12 zł) | 20 zł | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 162 (185 zł) | 275 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 140 (160 zł) | 113 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 272 (310 zł) | 297 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 146 (166 zł) | 276 zł | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,033 (75,418 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.37 (3.85 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 129 (147 zł) | 75 zł | + 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 22 (25 zł) | 27 zł | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (16 zł) | 15 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 25 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 208 (237 zł) | 100 zł | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 14 (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 9 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10 (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.98 (5.69 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.08 (4.66 zł) | 7 zł | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 17 (19 zł) | 27 zł | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 48% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 58 (66 zł) | 65 zł | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 31 (35 zł) | 44 zł | - 20% | |
| 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 (153 zł) | 90 zł | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 13 (15 zł) | 15 zł | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (10 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 62% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 350 (400 zł) | 680 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.33 (1.51 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 422% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 85 (97 zł) | 108 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 155 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 8,743 zł
(R$ 7,655)
in Santa Maria
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,400 zł
in Łódź.
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