Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States)
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| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Curitiba (Brazil) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 25 ($4.44) | $16 | 72% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 29 ($5.04) | $9 | 43% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 7 ($1.21) | $4.47 | 73% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 3.45 ($0.61) | $1.07 | 43% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 7 ($1.20) | $3.00 | 60% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 4.86 ($0.86) | $3.28 | 74% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 17 ($2.94) | $4.96 | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 6 ($1.09) | $3.11 | 65% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 3.34 ($0.59) | $1.07 | 45% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 4.76 ($0.84) | $1.89 | 55% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 39 ($7) | $15 | 52% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 7 ($1.23) | $1.97 | 37% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 3.35 ($0.59) | $2.04 | 71% |
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 76% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Curitiba (Brazil) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,482 ($439) | $2,140 | 79% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,757 ($311) | $1,593 | 80% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 531 ($94) | $209 | 55% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 1,970 ($348) | $1,510 | 77% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,172 ($207) | $1,174 | 82% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 236 ($42) | $148 | 72% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 89 ($16) | $57 | 72% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,760 ($311) | $419 | 26% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 453 ($80) | $100 | 20% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 23 ($4.04) | $15 | 74% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 18 ($3.20) | $15 | 79% |
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Curitiba (Brazil) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 251 ($44) | $44 | 0% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 180 ($32) | $36 | 13% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 349 ($62) | $78 | 20% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 236 ($42) | $101 | 59% |
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Curitiba (Brazil) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 114,642 ($20,275) | $22,165 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 4.14 ($0.73) | $0.64 | 14% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 223 ($39) | $85 | 54% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R$ 44 ($8) | $33 | 76% |
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Curitiba (Brazil) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 17 ($2.98) | $10 | 70% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 57 ($10) | $21 | 51% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 217 ($38) | $124 | 69% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 14 ($2.46) | $10 | 75% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 12 ($2.13) | $3.45 | 38% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 16 ($2.77) | $5.59 | 50% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 5.61 ($0.99) | $5.14 | 81% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 3.79 ($0.67) | $1.80 | 63% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 40 ($7) | $24 | 71% |
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Curitiba (Brazil) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 99 ($17) | $55 | 68% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 44 ($8) | $26 | 70% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 309 ($55) | $155 | 65% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 218 ($39) | $65 | 40% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 25 ($4.46) | $10 | 55% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 11 ($2.03) | $4.12 | 51% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 9 ($1.65) | $5.16 | 68% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 3,499 ($619) | $430 | 44% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 0.89 ($0.16) | $0.10 | 60% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 126 ($22) | $36 | 37% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R$ 10 ($1.69) | $9 | 82% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,100 in Newark, New Jersey you would need to make just about $2,512 (R$ 14,202) in Curitiba.