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Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs Geneva, Switzerland
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| Food | - 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 75% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (CHF 6.00) | CHF 29 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 24 (CHF 5.79) | CHF 15 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 16 | - 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.09 (CHF 0.74) | CHF 1.73 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.89 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 8 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.57 (CHF 1.09) | CHF 4.69 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (CHF 3.55) | CHF 10 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.80 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 5.06 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.07 (CHF 0.73) | CHF 3.70 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.03 (CHF 0.96) | CHF 1.93 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.97 (CHF 1.43) | CHF 2.68 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.97 (CHF 0.71) | CHF 3.26 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 75% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,187 (CHF 522) | CHF 3,158 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,739 (CHF 415) | CHF 2,416 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 708 (CHF 169) | CHF 174 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,844 (CHF 440) | CHF 1,809 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,194 (CHF 285) | CHF 1,354 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 259 (CHF 62) | CHF 158 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 74 (CHF 18) | CHF 51 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,753 (CHF 419) | CHF 715 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 433 (CHF 103) | CHF 126 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (CHF 5.59) | CHF 13 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (CHF 3.92) | CHF 25 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 216 (CHF 51) | CHF 116 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 206 (CHF 49) | CHF 43 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 272 (CHF 65) | CHF 116 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 202 (CHF 48) | CHF 183 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 92,010 (CHF 21,968) | CHF 26,629 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.31 (CHF 1.03) | CHF 1.71 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 209 (CHF 50) | CHF 61 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 36 (CHF 9) | CHF 36 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (CHF 3.64) | CHF 12 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 77 (CHF 18) | CHF 29 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 190 (CHF 45) | CHF 122 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 15 (CHF 3.64) | CHF 9 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (CHF 2.37) | CHF 4.41 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (CHF 3.13) | CHF 4.77 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.01 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 3.52 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.86 (CHF 0.92) | CHF 3.79 | - 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 36 (CHF 9) | CHF 37 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 110 (CHF 26) | CHF 74 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (CHF 13) | CHF 36 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 228 (CHF 54) | CHF 141 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 176 (CHF 42) | CHF 109 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (CHF 5.90) | CHF 17 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 5.22 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (CHF 2.60) | CHF 7 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,607 (CHF 622) | CHF 579 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.07 (CHF 0.26) | CHF 0.57 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 109 (CHF 26) | CHF 91 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 8 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 25, 2019.
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