Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 14% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil)
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| Food | + 10% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 10% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39 zł (R$ 46) | R$ 34 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 zł (R$ 34) | R$ 37 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 zł (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.37 zł (R$ 5.17) | R$ 6 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (R$ 20) | R$ 29 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.04 zł (R$ 4.77) | R$ 8 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.53 zł (R$ 4.17) | R$ 7 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.06 zł (R$ 4.80) | R$ 5.29 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36 zł (R$ 43) | R$ 44 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.36 zł (R$ 5.16) | R$ 4.01 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 89% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,074 zł (R$ 8,364) | R$ 3,085 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,968 zł (R$ 5,874) | R$ 1,918 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 642 zł (R$ 760) | R$ 510 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,729 zł (R$ 4,409) | R$ 2,122 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,912 zł (R$ 3,444) | R$ 1,322 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 354 zł (R$ 418) | R$ 640 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 58 zł (R$ 69) | R$ 88 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,877 zł (R$ 2,219) | R$ 2,027 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 476 zł (R$ 563) | R$ 636 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 zł (R$ 37) | R$ 40 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36 zł (R$ 42) | R$ 19 | + 126% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 41% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 359 zł (R$ 424) | R$ 185 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (R$ 174) | R$ 154 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 351 zł (R$ 415) | R$ 356 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 462 zł (R$ 546) | R$ 303 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 19% cheaper than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,038 zł (R$ 123,024) | R$ 114,479 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 112 zł (R$ 132) | R$ 240 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42 zł (R$ 50) | R$ 49 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is about the same as in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (R$ 22) | R$ 20 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (R$ 40) | R$ 47 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 159 zł (R$ 188) | R$ 218 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (R$ 19) | R$ 33 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 zł (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (R$ 16) | R$ 20 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 zł (R$ 14) | R$ 4.51 | + 200% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73 zł (R$ 86) | R$ 49 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is about the same as in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 123 zł (R$ 146) | R$ 81 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58 zł (R$ 69) | R$ 74 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 248 zł (R$ 293) | R$ 124 | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 zł (R$ 211) | R$ 172 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 zł (R$ 40) | R$ 23 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 zł (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 102% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (R$ 2,867) | R$ 2,500 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 zł (R$ 0.38) | R$ 1.36 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 142 zł (R$ 168) | R$ 142 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (R$ 21) | R$ 14 | + 55% | |
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TOTAL | + 14% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 927 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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