Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia)
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| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Curitiba (Brazil) | Wollongong (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 25 (AU$5.98) | AU$16 | 62% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 28 (AU$7) | AU$12 | 43% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 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$2.11 | 63% |
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 72% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||
| Curitiba (Brazil) | Wollongong (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 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$1,686 | 74% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 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$382) | 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$4.27) | AU$28 | 85% |
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||
| Curitiba (Brazil) | Wollongong (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 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$132 | 58% |
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||
| Curitiba (Brazil) | Wollongong (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 101,800 (AU$24,129) | 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$36 | 73% |
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||
| Curitiba (Brazil) | Wollongong (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 17 (AU$4.05) | 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$2.87) | AU$4.88 | 41% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 16 (AU$3.74) | AU$5.71 | 34% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 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$27 | 69% |
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||
| Curitiba (Brazil) | Wollongong (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 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$829) | 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% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,400 in Wollongong you would need to make just about AU$3,229 (R$ 13,621) in Curitiba.