- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United States
- Curitiba
- Chicago
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Curitiba (Brazil) and Chicago (United States)
| Food | 26% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 18.80 ($9.27) | $12.41 | 25% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 16.43 ($8.10) | $5.88 | 38% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 5.14 ($2.54) | $4.14 | 39% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.12 ($1.05) | $2.38 | 56% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.12 ($1.54) | $2.21 | 30% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.40 ($1.68) | $2.95 | 43% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 9 ($4.44) | $4.99 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.72 ($1.84) | $3.42 | 46% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.25 ($2.10) | $3.43 | 39% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.18 ($1.57) | $1.60 | 2% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 24 ($11.78) | $13.62 | 14% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 3.62 ($1.78) | $1.55 | 15% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 1.97 ($0.97) | $1.96 | 50% |
| Housing | 35% | ||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 1,600 ($789) | $1,516 | 48% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 301 ($149) | $103 | 45% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 68 ($33) | $38 | 12% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,811 ($893) | $487 | 84% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R$ 295 ($146) | $86 | 70% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 10.14 ($5.00) | $6.99 | 28% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 36 ($17.63) | $22 | 21% |
| Clothes | 71% | ||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 71% more expensive than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 200 ($99) | $46 | 116% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 131 ($65) | $39 | 67% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 249 ($123) | $63 | 94% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 185 ($91) | $80 | 15% |
| Transportation | 18% | ||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 50,056 ($24,686) | $21,808 | 13% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.81 ($1.39) | $1.04 | 33% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 121 ($60) | $89 | 33% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R$ 24 ($11.64) | $16.16 | 28% |
| Personal Care | 1% | ||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 1% more expensive than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 18 ($8.88) | $7.21 | 23% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 10.86 ($5.35) | $5.77 | 7% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 6.86 ($3.38) | $3.21 | 5% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11.29 ($5.57) | $4.09 | 36% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.21 ($2.57) | $2.99 | 14% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.29 ($1.62) | $2.89 | 44% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 ($13.25) | $18.58 | 29% |
| Entertainment | 22% | ||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 48 ($24) | $41 | 42% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 31 ($15.34) | $21 | 27% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 138 ($68) | $173 | 61% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 142 ($70) | $98 | 29% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 11.61 ($5.73) | $11.03 | 48% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6.28 ($3.10) | $4.10 | 24% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 5.45 ($2.69) | $4.77 | 44% |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 443 ($218) | $117 | 86% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.24 ($0.61) | $0.51 | 20% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 109 ($54) | $70 | 23% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 6 ($2.96) | $10.58 | 72% |
| TOTAL | 22% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,525 prices entered by 608 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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