Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs Resistencia, Argentina
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Resistencia (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (ARS $410) | ARS $506 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (ARS $455) | ARS $330 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (ARS $117) | ARS $91 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.41 (ARS $55) | ARS $60 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (ARS $99) | ARS $99 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.83 (ARS $78) | ARS $50 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (ARS $251) | ARS $133 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.69 (ARS $92) | ARS $56 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.16 (ARS $51) | ARS $25 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.93 (ARS $80) | ARS $48 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (ARS $617) | ARS $228 | + 171% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (ARS $113) | ARS $95 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.32 (ARS $54) | ARS $21 | + 154% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 58% more expensive than in Resistencia (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,447 (ARS $39,730) | ARS $26,594 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,816 (ARS $29,474) | ARS $15,234 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 549 (ARS $8,912) | ARS $3,865 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,953 (ARS $31,710) | ARS $14,714 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,054 (ARS $17,117) | ARS $9,981 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 244 (ARS $3,968) | ARS $3,276 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 87 (ARS $1,419) | ARS $879 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,610 (ARS $26,133) | ARS $17,066 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 500 (ARS $8,115) | ARS $7,926 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (ARS $355) | ARS $223 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (ARS $292) | ARS $431 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 143% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 143% more expensive than in Resistencia (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 259 (ARS $4,201) | ARS $1,323 | + 217% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 186 (ARS $3,017) | ARS $1,179 | + 156% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 340 (ARS $5,524) | ARS $3,113 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 (ARS $3,836) | ARS $2,586 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 81% more expensive than in Resistencia (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 101,800 (ARS $1,652,611) | ARS $1,591,580 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.03 (ARS $65) | ARS $60 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 221 (ARS $3,587) | ARS $651 | + 451% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 (ARS $662) | ARS $1,039 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 137% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 137% more expensive than in Resistencia (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (ARS $277) | ARS $169 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 76 (ARS $1,230) | ARS $378 | + 225% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 212 (ARS $3,444) | ARS $760 | + 353% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (ARS $231) | ARS $72 | + 223% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (ARS $196) | ARS $100 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (ARS $256) | ARS $113 | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.07 (ARS $82) | ARS $64 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.89 (ARS $63) | ARS $81 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 36 (ARS $591) | ARS $255 | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 88% more expensive than in Resistencia (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 96 (ARS $1,563) | ARS $811 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 40 (ARS $646) | ARS $420 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 309 (ARS $5,011) | ARS $1,288 | + 289% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 225 (ARS $3,646) | ARS $1,088 | + 235% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (ARS $410) | ARS $271 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (ARS $175) | ARS $85 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (ARS $159) | ARS $70 | + 126% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,499 (ARS $56,798) | ARS $26,980 | + 111% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 (ARS $14) | ARS $13 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 113 (ARS $1,834) | ARS $820 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (ARS $153) | ARS $112 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,277 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ARS $132,872 (R$ 8,185) in Curitiba to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $78,000 in Resistencia.
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