Cost of living in Wuhu, China vs Curitiba, Brazil
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Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Wuhu (China) is 17% more expensive than in Curitiba (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36元 (R$ 31) | R$ 25 | + 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31元 (R$ 27) | R$ 29 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10元 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.45 | + 277% | |
12 eggs, large | 10元 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | R$ 4.86 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 47元 (R$ 41) | R$ 17 | + 147% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8元 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | R$ 3.34 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.00元 (R$ 3.47) | R$ 4.76 | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75元 (R$ 65) | R$ 39 | + 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | R$ 3.35 | - | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Wuhu (China) is 11% more expensive than in Curitiba (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,875元 (R$ 3,359) | R$ 2,482 | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,875元 (R$ 2,492) | R$ 1,757 | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 304元 (R$ 263) | R$ 531 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 1,970 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,000元 (R$ 2,601) | R$ 1,172 | + 122% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 140元 (R$ 121) | R$ 236 | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 120元 (R$ 104) | R$ 89 | + 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,760 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 453 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 18 | - | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Wuhu (China) is 11% cheaper than in Curitiba (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150元 (R$ 130) | R$ 251 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 180 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 349 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200元 (R$ 173) | R$ 236 | - 27% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Wuhu (China) is 8% more expensive than in Curitiba (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 114,642 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.14 | + 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 223 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 44 | - | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Wuhu (China) is 17% more expensive than in Curitiba (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 57 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 217 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 14 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31元 (R$ 27) | R$ 12 | + 125% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R$ 5.61 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 3.79 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 40 | - | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Wuhu (China) is 19% more expensive than in Curitiba (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 213元 (R$ 185) | R$ 99 | + 88% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 81元 (R$ 70) | R$ 44 | + 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100元 (R$ 87) | R$ 309 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400元 (R$ 347) | R$ 218 | + 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45元 (R$ 39) | R$ 25 | + 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45元 (R$ 39) | R$ 11 | + 240% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17元 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,499 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 (R$ 0.17) | R$ 0.89 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 200元 (R$ 173) | R$ 126 | + 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Wuhu (China) is 11% more expensive than in Curitiba (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 7,913 (9,128元) in Wuhu to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 7,100 in Curitiba.
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