Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Curitiba | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 38 (30 zł) | 42 zł | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (27 zł) | 31 zł | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.95 (3.91 zł) | 3.98 zł | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (6 zł) | 13 zł | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (20 zł) | 17 zł | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (8 zł) | 3.95 zł | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (4.87 zł) | 3.68 zł | + 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 (5.34 zł) | 4.31 zł | + 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 57 (45 zł) | 34 zł | + 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.90 (3.88 zł) | 4.25 zł | - 9% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Curitiba | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,628 (2,869 zł) | 7,434 zł | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,343 (1,853 zł) | 5,174 zł | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 427 (338 zł) | 757 zł | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,391 (1,891 zł) | 4,150 zł | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,611 (1,275 zł) | 3,079 zł | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 492 (389 zł) | 393 zł | - 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 86 (68 zł) | 57 zł | + 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,419 (1,122 zł) | 1,888 zł | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 623 (493 zł) | 579 zł | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 42 (33 zł) | 38 zł | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 22 (17 zł) | 35 zł | - 50% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 31% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 341 (269 zł) | 310 zł | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 347 (274 zł) | 156 zł | + 76% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 522 (413 zł) | 348 zł | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 408 (323 zł) | 403 zł | - 20% | |
Transportation | + 31% | |||
Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 31% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 127,257 (100,652 zł) | 120,428 zł | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (4.81 zł) | 7 zł | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 293 (231 zł) | 108 zł | + 113% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 35 (28 zł) | 35 zł | - 21% | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Curitiba | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 33 (26 zł) | 21 zł | + 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 77 (61 zł) | 28 zł | + 120% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 266 (211 zł) | 149 zł | + 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 25 (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 22 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (5.08 zł) | 8 zł | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.33 (4.21 zł) | 10 zł | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 64 (50 zł) | 72 zł | - 30% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Curitiba | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 134 (106 zł) | 126 zł | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 58 (46 zł) | 58 zł | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 442 (350 zł) | 233 zł | + 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 337 (266 zł) | 197 zł | + 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 29 (23 zł) | 31 zł | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 15 (12 zł) | 14 zł | - 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,972 (3,141 zł) | 2,833 zł | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.03 (0.81 zł) | 0.38 zł | + 112% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 167 (132 zł) | 158 zł | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (9 zł) | 18 zł | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,196 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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