Cost of living in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland)
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Fortaleza | Kraków | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 27 (22 zł) | 44 zł | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (27 zł) | 34 zł | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.42 (4.32 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (11 zł) | 15 zł | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (6 zł) | 17 zł | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 19 (15 zł) | 20 zł | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 11 (9 zł) | 3.45 zł | + 155% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (5.79 zł) | 4.84 zł | + 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (4.85 zł) | 4.18 zł | + 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 41 (33 zł) | 43 zł | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.45 (3.55 zł) | 4.55 zł | - 22% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Fortaleza | Kraków | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,068 (2,447 zł) | 6,551 zł | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,411 (1,924 zł) | 4,407 zł | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 524 (418 zł) | 1,089 zł | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,301 (2,634 zł) | 3,211 zł | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,848 (1,474 zł) | 2,653 zł | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 454 (362 zł) | 550 zł | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 86 (69 zł) | 45 zł | + 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,023 (1,614 zł) | 1,884 zł | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 649 (517 zł) | 415 zł | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 29 (23 zł) | 59 zł | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 (12 zł) | 92 zł | - 87% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 6% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 262 (209 zł) | 322 zł | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 297 (237 zł) | 167 zł | + 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 405 (323 zł) | 327 zł | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 357 (285 zł) | 390 zł | - 27% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,279 (69,631 zł) | 105,262 zł | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.77 (4.60 zł) | 7 zł | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 176 (140 zł) | 167 zł | - 16% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (27 zł) | 39 zł | - 32% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Fortaleza | Kraków | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 29 (23 zł) | 19 zł | + 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 70 (56 zł) | 31 zł | + 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 169 (135 zł) | 237 zł | - 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (18 zł) | 20 zł | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (9 zł) | 16 zł | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (5.74 zł) | 7 zł | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 6 (5.06 zł) | 10 zł | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 76 (60 zł) | 76 zł | - 20% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Fortaleza | Kraków | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 109 (87 zł) | 104 zł | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 44 (35 zł) | 57 zł | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 164 (131 zł) | 261 zł | - 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 190 (151 zł) | 168 zł | - 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (19 zł) | 33 zł | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,177 (2,534 zł) | 2,253 zł | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.85 (0.68 zł) | 0.59 zł | + 16% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 116 (93 zł) | 123 zł | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (9 zł) | 16 zł | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 717 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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