Cost of living in Teresina (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Teresina (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Teresina | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 27 (23 zł) | 32 zł | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 29 (24 zł) | 22 zł | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 13 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.20 (4.36 zł) | 3.13 zł | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.01 (4.20 zł) | 9 zł | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 (21 zł) | 15 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (5.65 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.17 (3.50 zł) | 2.25 zł | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.60 (4.70 zł) | 3.21 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 32 (26 zł) | 30 zł | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.93 (2.45 zł) | 2.86 zł | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Teresina (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Teresina | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,219 (1,859 zł) | 4,031 zł | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,601 (1,341 zł) | 3,003 zł | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 369 (309 zł) | 537 zł | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,537 (1,288 zł) | 2,231 zł | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 931 (780 zł) | 1,860 zł | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 493 (413 zł) | 414 zł | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 99 (83 zł) | 47 zł | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,716 (1,438 zł) | 1,665 zł | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 451 (378 zł) | 516 zł | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 13 (11 zł) | 34 zł | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (10 zł) | 22 zł | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Teresina (Brazil) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Teresina | Łódź | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 239 (200 zł) | 256 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 188 (157 zł) | 135 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 312 (262 zł) | 268 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 207 (174 zł) | 309 zł | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Teresina (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 65,475 (54,854 zł) | 84,936 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 7 (5.78 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 186 (156 zł) | 105 zł | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 35 (29 zł) | 31 zł | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Teresina (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Teresina | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (13 zł) | 19 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (35 zł) | 44 zł | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 180 (151 zł) | 157 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 12 (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.61 (3.86 zł) | 4.93 zł | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.60 (3.85 zł) | 9 zł | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 42 (35 zł) | 43 zł | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Teresina (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Teresina | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 90 (75 zł) | 82 zł | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 41 (34 zł) | 57 zł | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 113 (94 zł) | 130 zł | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 193 (161 zł) | 151 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 13 (11 zł) | 18 zł | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (7 zł) | 13 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (6 zł) | 9 zł | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,853 (3,228 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.86 (0.72 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 148% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 119 (100 zł) | 133 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (9 zł) | 17 zł | - 50% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 140 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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