Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs Wollongong, Australia
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (AU$5.97) | AU$16 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (AU$1.71) | AU$5.33 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.41 (AU$0.81) | AU$1.27 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (AU$1.44) | AU$5.50 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.83 (AU$1.14) | AU$5.43 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (AU$3.66) | AU$7 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.69 (AU$1.35) | AU$3.83 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.16 (AU$0.75) | AU$3.15 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.93 (AU$1.17) | AU$4.63 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (AU$1.65) | AU$3.04 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.32 (AU$0.79) | AU$2.11 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 72% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,447 (AU$580) | AU$2,503 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,816 (AU$430) | AU$1,686 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 549 (AU$130) | AU$222 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,953 (AU$463) | AU$1,936 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,054 (AU$250) | AU$1,253 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 244 (AU$58) | AU$190 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 87 (AU$21) | AU$52 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,610 (AU$381) | AU$607 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 500 (AU$118) | AU$202 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (AU$5.18) | AU$10 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (AU$4.26) | AU$28 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 259 (AU$61) | AU$106 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 186 (AU$44) | AU$82 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 340 (AU$81) | AU$154 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 (AU$56) | AU$132 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 101,800 (AU$24,106) | AU$26,857 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.03 (AU$0.95) | AU$1.42 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 221 (AU$52) | AU$82 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 (AU$10) | AU$36 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (AU$4.04) | AU$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 76 (AU$18) | AU$25 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 212 (AU$50) | AU$64 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (AU$3.38) | AU$7 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (AU$2.86) | AU$4.88 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (AU$3.74) | AU$5.71 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.07 (AU$1.20) | AU$3.52 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.89 (AU$0.92) | AU$3.34 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 36 (AU$9) | AU$27 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 96 (AU$23) | AU$45 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 40 (AU$9) | AU$31 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 309 (AU$73) | AU$237 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 225 (AU$53) | AU$101 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (AU$5.98) | AU$15 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (AU$2.55) | AU$4.32 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (AU$2.32) | AU$7 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,499 (AU$828) | AU$575 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 (AU$0.21) | AU$0.65 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 113 (AU$27) | AU$57 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (AU$2.23) | AU$19 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 883 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$6,800 in Wollongong you would need to make just about AU$2,964 (R$ 12,517) in Curitiba.
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