Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is about the same as in São Paulo (Brazil)
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| Food | - 3% | |||
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| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is about the same as in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Curitiba | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 38 | R$ 45 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 | R$ 36 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 15 | R$ 12 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.65 | R$ 5.73 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 15 | R$ 14 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 | R$ 9 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 34 | R$ 29 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 11 | R$ 11 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.82 | R$ 6 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 | R$ 6 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 45 | R$ 48 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 | R$ 10 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.64 | R$ 5.81 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Curitiba | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,489 | R$ 5,217 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,926 | R$ 3,486 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 616 | R$ 803 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,747 | R$ 3,835 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,554 | R$ 2,278 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 466 | R$ 454 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 87 | R$ 103 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,286 | R$ 1,947 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 884 | R$ 660 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 48 | R$ 27 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 | R$ 23 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Curitiba | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 374 | R$ 274 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 295 | R$ 258 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 336 | R$ 492 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 499 | R$ 357 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Curitiba | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 130,940 | R$ 115,230 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.69 | R$ 5.31 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 282 | R$ 250 | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 61 | R$ 40 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Curitiba | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 | R$ 23 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 | R$ 58 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 305 | R$ 312 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 | R$ 22 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 15 | R$ 14 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 | R$ 19 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 | R$ 9 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 6 | R$ 5.75 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 49 | R$ 69 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 4% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Curitiba | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 166 | R$ 134 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 54 | R$ 80 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 370 | R$ 247 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 295 | R$ 244 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 35 | R$ 35 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 15 | R$ 11 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 14 | R$ 13 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,226 | R$ 5,479 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.03 | R$ 1.24 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 141 | R$ 154 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 | R$ 11 | - 0% | |
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TOTAL | - 0% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,479 prices entered by 404 different people.
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