Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Curitiba | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 34 (3,992 Franc) | 8,263 Franc | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (4,047 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (1,278 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.58 (662 Franc) | 1,228 Franc | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 11 (1,272 Franc) | 1,295 Franc | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (773 Franc) | 873 Franc | - 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (3,056 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (925 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.96 (589 Franc) | 624 Franc | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.82 (691 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (5,271 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (1,056 Franc) | 1,576 Franc | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.20 (498 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 77% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Curitiba | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,413 (404,952 Franc) | 1,056,270 Franc | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,107 (249,995 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 1,104 (130,994 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,430 (288,277 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,562 (185,327 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 829 (98,305 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 107% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 91 (10,778 Franc) | 22,389 Franc | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,424 (287,571 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 653 (77,457 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 38 (4,536 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (2,414 Franc) | 8,170 Franc | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 228 (27,109 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 200 (23,690 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 320 (37,993 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 370 (43,849 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | - 23% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 15% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 115,779 (13,737,590 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (728 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 252 (29,949 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 18% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 56 (6,622 Franc) | 5,471 Franc | + 21% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Curitiba | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (2,314 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 43 (5,045 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | - 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 244 (28,949 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | + 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 12 (1,462 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | - 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (1,509 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (1,915 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.85 (694 Franc) | 755 Franc | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.90 (581 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 65 (7,655 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | + 17% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Curitiba | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 118 (14,029 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (6,306 Franc) | 9,129 Franc | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 180 (21,342 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 34% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 190 (22,564 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (3,009 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (1,519 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (1,469 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,795 (450,257 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.03 (122 Franc) | 93 Franc | + 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 149 (17,654 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (1,192 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 37% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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