Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 32% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 24% | |||
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| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 40 (33 zł) | 32 zł | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (28 zł) | 22 zł | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (10 zł) | 10 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (5.16 zł) | 3.13 zł | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 9 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 28 (24 zł) | 15 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (9 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (5.29 zł) | 2.25 zł | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (5.40 zł) | 3.21 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 (36 zł) | 30 zł | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.66 (4.74 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 5,203 (4,359 zł) | 4,031 zł | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,620 (3,033 zł) | 3,003 zł | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 606 (508 zł) | 537 zł | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,656 (3,063 zł) | 2,231 zł | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,175 (1,822 zł) | 1,860 zł | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 398 (333 zł) | 414 zł | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 100 (84 zł) | 47 zł | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,006 (1,681 zł) | 1,665 zł | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 686 (574 zł) | 516 zł | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 33 (28 zł) | 34 zł | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 22 (19 zł) | 22 zł | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 33% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Łódź | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 285 (239 zł) | 256 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 257 (215 zł) | 135 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 457 (383 zł) | 268 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 346 (290 zł) | 309 zł | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 43% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 120,282 (100,771 zł) | 84,936 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.88 (4.92 zł) | 5.67 zł | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 244 (204 zł) | 105 zł | + 95% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 40 (33 zł) | 31 zł | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 28 (23 zł) | 19 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 54 (45 zł) | 44 zł | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 276 (231 zł) | 157 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 9 (7 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 7 (5.99 zł) | 9 zł | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 70 (59 zł) | 43 zł | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 63% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| São Paulo | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 136 (114 zł) | 82 zł | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 76 (63 zł) | 57 zł | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 277 (232 zł) | 130 zł | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 211 (177 zł) | 151 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 34 (29 zł) | 18 zł | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 5,100 (4,273 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 164% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.34 (1.13 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 285% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 136 (114 zł) | 133 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (9 zł) | 17 zł | - 48% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,113 prices entered by 288 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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