Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (£3.13) | £10 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 29 (£3.65) | £5.65 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (£0.87) | £4.17 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.46 (£0.44) | £0.73 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (£0.83) | £2.75 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.80 (£0.61) | £1.92 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (£1.89) | £5.41 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (£0.87) | £1.89 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.29 (£0.42) | £0.81 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.82 (£0.61) | £2.16 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (£5.09) | £7 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (£0.88) | £1.92 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.18 (£0.41) | £0.74 | - 45% | |
Housing | - 73% | |||
Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 73% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,385 (£304) | £1,367 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,692 (£216) | £832 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 556 (£71) | £164 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,831 (£234) | £1,029 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,108 (£141) | £915 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 236 (£30) | £156 | - 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (£11) | £19 | - 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,724 (£220) | £340 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 467 (£60) | £71 | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (£2.91) | £5.36 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (£2.29) | £10 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 249 (£32) | £49 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 180 (£23) | £32 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 338 (£43) | £54 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 (£30) | £55 | - 45% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 110,193 (£14,054) | £22,837 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.03 (£0.51) | £1.23 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 221 (£28) | £59 | - 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 45 (£5.79) | £13 | - 55% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (£2.05) | £2.90 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 69 (£9) | £9 | + 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 215 (£27) | £75 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (£1.78) | £2.74 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (£1.53) | £1.35 | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (£1.93) | £2.57 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.61 (£0.72) | £1.80 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.78 (£0.48) | £1.49 | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (£5.06) | £11 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (£12) | £23 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 (£5.45) | £22 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 309 (£39) | £100 | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 226 (£29) | £54 | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (£3.28) | £8 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (£1.37) | £2.65 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (£1.21) | £3.79 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,499 (£446) | £295 | + 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 (£0.11) | £0.20 | - 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 124 (£16) | £35 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (£1.22) | £9 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

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 £4,000 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,694 (R$ 13,282) in Curitiba.
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