Cost of living in Poland compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Poland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38 zł (R$ 45) | R$ 36 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 zł (R$ 34) | R$ 34 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.27 zł (R$ 5.03) | R$ 5.84 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 zł (R$ 26) | R$ 26 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.77 zł (R$ 4.43) | R$ 9 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.64 zł (R$ 4.28) | R$ 5.68 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.63 zł (R$ 5.45) | R$ 6 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (R$ 39) | R$ 44 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.15 zł (R$ 4.89) | R$ 4.89 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Poland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,780 zł (R$ 6,803) | R$ 3,721 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,330 zł (R$ 5,097) | R$ 2,493 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,015 zł (R$ 1,195) | R$ 595 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,369 zł (R$ 3,965) | R$ 2,643 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,502 zł (R$ 2,945) | R$ 1,696 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 433 zł (R$ 509) | R$ 510 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 zł (R$ 57) | R$ 89 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,718 zł (R$ 2,022) | R$ 2,004 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 446 zł (R$ 525) | R$ 630 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 zł (R$ 43) | R$ 29 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 zł (R$ 41) | R$ 21 | + 99% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Poland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 303 zł (R$ 356) | R$ 250 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152 zł (R$ 179) | R$ 247 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 307 zł (R$ 361) | R$ 410 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 344 zł (R$ 405) | R$ 304 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Poland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 106,074 zł (R$ 124,854) | R$ 116,563 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (R$ 8) | R$ 5.53 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 121 zł (R$ 143) | R$ 230 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Poland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (R$ 22) | R$ 22 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (R$ 36) | R$ 44 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 165 zł (R$ 195) | R$ 263 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł (R$ 25) | R$ 23 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 zł (R$ 18) | R$ 19 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł (R$ 16) | R$ 5.28 | + 208% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 zł (R$ 65) | R$ 55 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Poland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 109 zł (R$ 128) | R$ 113 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł (R$ 64) | R$ 66 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 zł (R$ 275) | R$ 205 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 174 zł (R$ 205) | R$ 199 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 zł (R$ 33) | R$ 29 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 zł (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,897 zł (R$ 3,410) | R$ 4,141 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 zł (R$ 0.55) | R$ 1.29 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 136 zł (R$ 160) | R$ 125 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 7% more expensive than in Brazil
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