Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States)
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| Food | - 57% | |||
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| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 ($7) | $20 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 ($6) | $10 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 ($1.88) | $5.84 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.72 ($0.85) | $1.17 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 11 ($2.01) | $4.04 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 ($1.37) | $5.65 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 23 ($4.08) | $5.70 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 ($1.54) | $3.99 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 ($1.33) | $2.19 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 ($1.09) | $2.18 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 46 ($8) | $16 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 ($1.82) | $2.46 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.18 ($0.75) | $1.77 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 72% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,561 ($639) | $2,520 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,186 ($393) | $1,830 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 833 ($150) | $175 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,544 ($457) | $1,669 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,409 ($253) | $1,155 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 564 ($101) | $72 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 79 ($14) | $61 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,416 ($254) | $286 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 633 ($114) | $136 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 44 ($8) | $15 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 22 ($4.02) | $41 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 343 ($62) | $60 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 258 ($46) | $46 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 501 ($90) | $103 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 364 ($65) | $144 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 112,428 ($20,188) | $30,852 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 ($1.10) | $0.93 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 282 ($51) | $105 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 ($6) | $22 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 24 ($4.36) | $7 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 46 ($8) | $13 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 220 ($39) | $243 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 27 ($4.83) | $7 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($2.21) | $5.09 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 21 ($3.78) | $5.12 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 ($1.39) | $4.49 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.82 ($0.87) | $1.69 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 60 ($11) | $28 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 122 ($22) | $67 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 55 ($10) | $26 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 301 ($54) | $233 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 248 ($44) | $100 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 56 ($10) | $15 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 16 ($2.85) | $5.76 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($2.00) | $8 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,580 ($643) | $372 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.81 ($0.15) | $0.15 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 144 ($26) | $84 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 ($2.18) | $10 | - 79% | |
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TOTAL | - 56% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 809 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 07, 2024.
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