Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (21 zł) | 29 zł | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 30 (23 zł) | 20 zł | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.84 (2.86 zł) | 3.05 zł | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.13 (3.83 zł) | 6 zł | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 21 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (5.34 zł) | 3.86 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.03 (3.01 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (4.71 zł) | 3.31 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 41 (31 zł) | 29 zł | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (5.65 zł) | 5.52 zł | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.70 (2.76 zł) | 2.50 zł | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,620 (1,954 zł) | 4,188 zł | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,818 (1,356 zł) | 2,819 zł | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 634 (473 zł) | 484 zł | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,030 (1,514 zł) | 2,257 zł | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,341 (1,000 zł) | 1,803 zł | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 332 (248 zł) | 270 zł | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (67 zł) | 40 zł | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,790 (1,335 zł) | 1,784 zł | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 524 (391 zł) | 350 zł | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (22 zł) | 28 zł | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 201 (150 zł) | 277 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 189 (141 zł) | 113 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 325 (242 zł) | 323 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 285 (213 zł) | 314 zł | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 99,143 (73,936 zł) | 85,392 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.62 (4.19 zł) | 4.90 zł | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 196 (146 zł) | 102 zł | + 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 (26 zł) | 34 zł | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (10 zł) | 20 zł | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 51 (38 zł) | 36 zł | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 249 (186 zł) | 106 zł | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 13 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (5.33 zł) | 5.72 zł | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.89 (3.65 zł) | 7 zł | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 57 (43 zł) | 35 zł | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is about the same as in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 113 (84 zł) | 101 zł | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 49 (36 zł) | 42 zł | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 293 (218 zł) | 152 zł | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 184 (137 zł) | 184 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (19 zł) | 19 zł | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,784 (2,822 zł) | 1,997 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 (0.66 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 119 (89 zł) | 142 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (8 zł) | 16 zł | - 52% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,010 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
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