- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United States
- Curitiba
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Curitiba (Brazil) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 46% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 18.80 ($9.25) | $14.33 | 35% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 16.43 ($8.08) | $7.56 | 7% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 5.14 ($2.53) | $5.40 | 53% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.12 ($1.04) | $2.78 | 62% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.12 ($1.54) | $3.48 | 56% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.40 ($1.67) | $4.92 | 66% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 9 ($4.43) | $6.55 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.72 ($1.83) | $4.46 | 59% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.25 ($2.09) | $5.10 | 59% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.18 ($1.56) | $2.65 | 41% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 24 ($11.75) | $16.85 | 30% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 3.62 ($1.78) | $2.33 | 23% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 1.97 ($0.97) | $2.94 | 67% |
| Housing | 70% | ||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 70% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 1,600 ($787) | $3,651 | 78% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 301 ($148) | $161 | 8% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 68 ($33) | $53 | 38% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,811 ($891) | $779 | 14% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R$ 295 ($145) | $161 | 10% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 10.14 ($4.99) | $12.25 | 59% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 36 ($17.58) | $22 | 20% |
| Clothes | 42% | ||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 42% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 200 ($98) | $59 | 66% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 131 ($64) | $40 | 61% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 249 ($122) | $92 | 33% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 185 ($91) | $118 | 23% |
| Transportation | 32% | ||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 50,056 ($24,619) | $27,674 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.81 ($1.38) | $1.06 | 31% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 121 ($60) | $107 | 44% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R$ 24 ($11.61) | $16.62 | 30% |
| Personal Care | 37% | ||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 18 ($8.85) | $13.24 | 33% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 10.86 ($5.34) | $8.07 | 34% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 6.86 ($3.37) | $4.92 | 31% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11.29 ($5.55) | $5.78 | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.21 ($2.56) | $4.29 | 40% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.29 ($1.62) | $4.28 | 62% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 ($13.22) | $30 | 56% |
| Entertainment | 35% | ||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 48 ($23) | $51 | 54% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 31 ($15.30) | $26 | 42% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 138 ($68) | $296 | 77% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 142 ($70) | $115 | 39% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 11.61 ($5.71) | $13.97 | 59% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6.28 ($3.09) | $4.47 | 31% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 5.45 ($2.68) | $6.23 | 57% |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 443 ($218) | $157 | 38% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.24 ($0.61) | $0.34 | 80% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 109 ($53) | $99 | 46% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 6 ($2.95) | $12.45 | 76% |
| TOTAL | 49% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,984 prices entered by 968 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2013.
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