Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (€3.65) | €9 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 29 (€4.26) | €5.45 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (€1.02) | €3.75 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.46 (€0.51) | €1.23 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (€0.97) | €3.25 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.80 (€0.71) | €1.35 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (€2.20) | €4.12 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€1.02) | €1.36 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.29 (€0.49) | €0.68 | - 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.82 (€0.72) | €1.14 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (€5.94) | €8 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€1.03) | €2.02 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.18 (€0.47) | €0.90 | - 48% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,385 (€355) | €426 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,692 (€251) | €302 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 556 (€83) | €122 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,831 (€272) | €316 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,108 (€165) | €245 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 236 (€35) | €94 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (€13) | €21 | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,724 (€256) | €351 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 467 (€69) | €71 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (€3.39) | €10 | - 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (€2.67) | €5.67 | - 53% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 249 (€37) | €83 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 180 (€27) | €40 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 338 (€50) | €70 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 (€35) | €71 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 110,193 (€16,377) | €23,202 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.03 (€0.60) | €1.57 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 221 (€33) | €39 | - 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 45 (€7) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (€2.39) | €3.23 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 69 (€10) | €5.59 | + 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 215 (€32) | €32 | - 0% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (€2.07) | €3.88 | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€1.79) | €3.80 | - 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (€2.25) | €3.50 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.61 (€0.83) | €1.53 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.78 (€0.56) | €1.83 | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (€5.90) | €11 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (€14) | €22 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 (€6) | €15 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 309 (€46) | €38 | + 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 226 (€34) | €46 | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (€3.83) | €7 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (€1.59) | €3.40 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (€1.41) | €3.22 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,499 (€520) | €792 | - 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 (€0.13) | €0.24 | - 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 124 (€18) | €38 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€1.42) | €4.08 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,300 in Patras you would need to make just about €814 (R$ 5,479) in Curitiba.
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