Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 40% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 34 (S/. 25) | S/. 21 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 (S/. 24) | S/. 15 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.12 (S/. 3.74) | S/. 5.02 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (S/. 7) | S/. 5.51 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (S/. 4.68) | S/. 3.26 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 23 (S/. 17) | S/. 10 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (S/. 5.03) | S/. 4.64 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.58 (S/. 3.35) | S/. 2.34 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.89 (S/. 4.30) | S/. 6 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 (S/. 31) | S/. 28 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (S/. 6) | S/. 8 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.14 (S/. 3.02) | S/. 1.70 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,566 (S/. 1,873) | S/. 2,013 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,658 (S/. 1,211) | S/. 883 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 698 (S/. 510) | S/. 123 | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,884 (S/. 1,376) | S/. 1,175 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,296 (S/. 947) | S/. 867 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 649 (S/. 474) | S/. 83 | + 469% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 97 (S/. 71) | S/. 68 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,281 (S/. 1,665) | S/. 1,261 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 620 (S/. 453) | S/. 413 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 38 (S/. 28) | S/. 29 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (S/. 15) | S/. 17 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 39% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 230 (S/. 168) | S/. 150 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 214 (S/. 156) | S/. 94 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 353 (S/. 258) | S/. 209 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 370 (S/. 270) | S/. 248 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 91% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 115,779 (S/. 84,536) | S/. 39,581 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (S/. 4.67) | S/. 4.34 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 230 (S/. 168) | S/. 70 | + 140% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 37 (S/. 27) | S/. 27 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 29% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 24 (S/. 18) | S/. 7 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 43 (S/. 31) | S/. 26 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 236 (S/. 172) | S/. 64 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 12 (S/. 9) | S/. 24 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (S/. 9) | S/. 11 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (S/. 14) | S/. 15 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (S/. 6) | S/. 4.45 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.82 (S/. 3.52) | S/. 5.58 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 65 (S/. 47) | S/. 21 | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 26% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Curitiba | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 110 (S/. 81) | S/. 45 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 (S/. 43) | S/. 27 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 164 (S/. 120) | S/. 97 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 195 (S/. 142) | S/. 84 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 38 (S/. 28) | S/. 28 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 15 (S/. 11) | S/. 14 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (S/. 9) | S/. 5.71 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,807 (S/. 2,780) | S/. 1,969 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.92 (S/. 0.67) | S/. 0.61 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 138 (S/. 101) | S/. 120 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (S/. 8) | S/. 12 | - 38% | |
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TOTAL | + 40% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,229 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2022.
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