Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay)
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Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Curitiba | Asunción | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 38 (54,919 Gs) | 47,420 Gs | + 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (49,611 Gs) | 36,049 Gs | + 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (16,793 Gs) | 10,797 Gs | + 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.95 (7,225 Gs) | 6,658 Gs | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (17,681 Gs) | 15,264 Gs | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (11,685 Gs) | 13,237 Gs | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (37,586 Gs) | 20,767 Gs | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (14,268 Gs) | 16,087 Gs | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (8,989 Gs) | 10,129 Gs | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 (9,866 Gs) | 6,014 Gs | + 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 57 (83,299 Gs) | 58,862 Gs | + 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (13,549 Gs) | 11,584 Gs | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.90 (7,163 Gs) | 2,926 Gs | + 145% | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 6% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Curitiba | Asunción | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,628 (5,300,331 Gs) | 5,559,710 Gs | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,343 (3,423,391 Gs) | 3,373,270 Gs | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 427 (624,592 Gs) | 603,517 Gs | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,391 (3,493,624 Gs) | 3,453,020 Gs | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,611 (2,354,441 Gs) | 2,172,520 Gs | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 492 (718,710 Gs) | 337,620 Gs | + 113% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 86 (125,889 Gs) | 96,961 Gs | + 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,419 (2,073,379 Gs) | 2,311,720 Gs | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 623 (910,798 Gs) | 1,094,660 Gs | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 42 (61,052 Gs) | 34,748 Gs | + 76% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 22 (32,208 Gs) | 39,024 Gs | - 17% | |
Clothes | + 57% | |||
Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 57% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 341 (497,614 Gs) | 312,558 Gs | + 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 347 (506,693 Gs) | 305,441 Gs | + 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 522 (762,432 Gs) | 625,761 Gs | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 408 (596,229 Gs) | 394,847 Gs | + 51% | |
Transportation | + 55% | |||
Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 55% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 127,257 (185,929,089 Gs) | 123,280,000 Gs | + 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (8,880 Gs) | 8,068 Gs | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 293 (427,568 Gs) | 243,038 Gs | + 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 35 (51,529 Gs) | 52,932 Gs | - 3% | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 25% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Curitiba | Asunción | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 33 (48,264 Gs) | 37,313 Gs | + 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 77 (112,810 Gs) | 63,938 Gs | + 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 266 (388,928 Gs) | 147,011 Gs | + 165% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 25 (36,240 Gs) | 26,988 Gs | + 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (20,190 Gs) | 23,895 Gs | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 22 (31,665 Gs) | 32,371 Gs | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (9,386 Gs) | 11,542 Gs | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.33 (7,786 Gs) | 15,272 Gs | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 64 (93,215 Gs) | 102,287 Gs | - 9% | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Curitiba | Asunción | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 134 (195,715 Gs) | 97,631 Gs | + 100% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 58 (84,286 Gs) | 82,648 Gs | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 442 (645,665 Gs) | 141,641 Gs | + 356% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 337 (491,948 Gs) | 274,590 Gs | + 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 (42,852 Gs) | 51,417 Gs | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (17,471 Gs) | 26,425 Gs | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 15 (21,878 Gs) | 15,570 Gs | + 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,972 (5,802,641 Gs) | 5,910,370 Gs | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.03 (1,503 Gs) | 1,715 Gs | - 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 167 (243,601 Gs) | 277,245 Gs | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (16,208 Gs) | 11,180 Gs | + 45% | |
TOTAL | + 30% |
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These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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