Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is about the same as in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Curitiba | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 34 (29 zł) | 34 zł | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (29 zł) | 24 zł | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.58 (4.73 zł) | 3.86 zł | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 11 (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (5.53 zł) | 9 zł | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (22 zł) | 15 zł | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (7 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.96 (4.21 zł) | 3.18 zł | + 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.82 (4.94 zł) | 3.97 zł | + 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (38 zł) | 30 zł | + 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.20 (3.56 zł) | 3.09 zł | + 15% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 11% 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$ 3,413 (2,895 zł) | 4,752 zł | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,107 (1,787 zł) | 3,154 zł | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 1,104 (936 zł) | 558 zł | + 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,430 (2,061 zł) | 2,531 zł | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,562 (1,325 zł) | 2,071 zł | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 829 (703 zł) | 300 zł | + 135% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 91 (77 zł) | 46 zł | + 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,424 (2,056 zł) | 1,752 zł | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 653 (554 zł) | 399 zł | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 38 (32 zł) | 32 zł | + 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (17 zł) | 22 zł | - 23% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 228 (194 zł) | 343 zł | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 200 (169 zł) | 137 zł | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 320 (272 zł) | 299 zł | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 370 (313 zł) | 496 zł | - 37% | |
Transportation | + 41% | |||
Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 41% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 115,779 (98,199 zł) | 85,392 zł | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (5.20 zł) | 7 zł | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 252 (214 zł) | 108 zł | + 99% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 56 (47 zł) | 35 zł | + 36% | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is about the same as in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Curitiba | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (17 zł) | 17 zł | - 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 43 (36 zł) | 48 zł | - 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 244 (207 zł) | 142 zł | + 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 12 (10 zł) | 10 zł | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.85 (4.96 zł) | 7 zł | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.90 (4.16 zł) | 9 zł | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 65 (55 zł) | 40 zł | + 37% | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Curitiba | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 118 (100 zł) | 78 zł | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (45 zł) | 45 zł | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 180 (153 zł) | 195 zł | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 190 (161 zł) | 150 zł | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (22 zł) | 25 zł | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (11 zł) | 15 zł | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,795 (3,219 zł) | 2,013 zł | + 60% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.03 (0.88 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 199% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 149 (126 zł) | 132 zł | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (9 zł) | 17 zł | - 49% | |
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TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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