Cost of living in Białystok, Poland vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Białystok (Poland) is 54% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (R$ 38) | R$ 35 | + 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 zł (R$ 22) | R$ 20 | + 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (R$ 11) | R$ 30 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.62 zł (R$ 3.84) | R$ 4.00 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 8 zł (R$ 12) | R$ 24 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.74 zł (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 zł (R$ 15) | R$ 30 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.67 zł (R$ 3.91) | R$ 9 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.92 zł (R$ 2.81) | R$ 10 | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.78 zł (R$ 4.08) | R$ 60 | - 93% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (R$ 40) | R$ 120 | - 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.10 zł (R$ 7) | R$ 6.00 | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.45 zł (R$ 3.59) | R$ 3.00 | + 20% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Białystok (Poland) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,098 zł (R$ 3,076) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,618 zł (R$ 2,371) | R$ 1,450 | + 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380 zł (R$ 556) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,444 zł (R$ 2,117) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,191 zł (R$ 1,746) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 422 zł (R$ 619) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52 zł (R$ 76) | R$ 70 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,902 zł (R$ 2,787) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 406 zł (R$ 595) | R$ 300 | + 98% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł (R$ 36) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 zł (R$ 20) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 122% | |||
Clothes in Białystok (Poland) is 122% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 283 zł (R$ 415) | R$ 80 | + 419% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 zł (R$ 207) | R$ 60 | + 246% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 260 zł (R$ 381) | R$ 500 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 242 zł (R$ 355) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Białystok (Poland) is 12% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,124 zł (R$ 114,514) | R$ 15,000 | + 663% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27 zł (R$ 8) | R$ 4.46 | + 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 84 zł (R$ 124) | R$ 227 | - 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23 zł (R$ 34) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Białystok (Poland) is 45% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 zł (R$ 21) | R$ 20 | + 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 zł (R$ 29) | R$ 50 | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 92 zł (R$ 134) | R$ 300 | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 zł (R$ 25) | R$ 20 | + 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (R$ 15) | R$ 27 | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 zł (R$ 14) | R$ 36 | - 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.83 zł (R$ 5.62) | R$ 13 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 zł (R$ 27) | R$ 60 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Białystok (Poland) is 23% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45 zł (R$ 65) | R$ 200 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł (R$ 65) | R$ 80 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 90 zł (R$ 132) | R$ 300 | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 125 zł (R$ 183) | R$ 80 | + 129% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 zł (R$ 22) | R$ 80 | - 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 zł (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (R$ 10) | R$ 5.00 | + 105% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,200 zł (R$ 3,225) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24 zł (R$ 0.35) | R$ 0.50 | - 29% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 139 zł (R$ 203) | R$ 300 | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł (R$ 20) | R$ 5.00 | + 293% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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