Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs San Antonio, Texas, United States
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 ($4.37) | $13 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 29 ($5.10) | $8 | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($1.22) | $3.98 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.46 ($0.62) | $0.81 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 ($1.16) | $2.15 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.80 ($0.85) | $2.28 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 ($2.63) | $4.33 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 ($1.22) | $2.83 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.29 ($0.59) | $1.13 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.82 ($0.86) | $2.98 | - 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 ($7) | $13 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 ($1.23) | $1.70 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.16 ($0.56) | $1.51 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 71% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,385 ($424) | $1,870 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,692 ($301) | $1,320 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 556 ($99) | $189 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,831 ($326) | $1,136 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,108 ($197) | $792 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 236 ($42) | $102 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 ($16) | $47 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,724 ($307) | $297 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 467 ($83) | $137 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 ($4.06) | $9 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 ($3.11) | $17 | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 249 ($44) | $44 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 180 ($32) | $53 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 338 ($60) | $89 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 ($42) | $133 | - 68% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is about the same as in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 110,193 ($19,609) | $21,900 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.05 ($0.72) | $0.50 | + 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 225 ($40) | $35 | + 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 45 ($8) | $22 | - 64% | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 ($2.86) | $5.16 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 69 ($12) | $14 | - 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 221 ($39) | $121 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 ($2.48) | $6 | - 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($2.18) | $2.90 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 ($2.69) | $4.91 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.61 ($1.00) | $2.74 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.78 ($0.67) | $1.39 | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 ($7) | $19 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 ($17) | $42 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 ($8) | $22 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 309 ($55) | $226 | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 226 ($40) | $68 | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 ($4.58) | $10 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 ($1.91) | $4.95 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 ($1.69) | $5.02 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,499 ($623) | $384 | + 62% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 ($0.16) | $0.12 | + 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 124 ($22) | $61 | - 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($1.71) | $7 | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,800 in San Antonio, Texas you would need to make just about $2,971 (R$ 16,698) in Curitiba.
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