- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- China
- Curitiba
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (44元) | 45元 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 25 (45元) | 45元 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.77 (10元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.91 (5.25元) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (11元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.38 (8元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (26元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.98 (9元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.13 (5.66元) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.05 (7元) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 41 (74元) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.72 (10元) | 7元 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.39 (6元) | 4.17元 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,255 (4,074元) | 1,500元 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,547 (2,794元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 380 (687元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,757 (3,174元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,073 (1,939元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 292 (527元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 82 (147元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,756 (3,173元) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 404 (729元) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (37元) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (31元) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 198 (357元) | 500元 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 182 (328元) | 250元 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 315 (569元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 207 (374元) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 121% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 92,880 (167,791元) | 99,994元 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.13 (7元) | 7元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 208 (376元) | 83元 | + 355% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 38 (69元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 3% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (25元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 54 (98元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 214 (387元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 14 (25元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (19元) | 25元 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (21元) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.03 (9元) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.28 (5.93元) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (62元) | 30元 | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 48% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 95 (171元) | 90元 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 52 (93元) | 70元 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 261 (472元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 185 (335元) | 300元 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 22 (39元) | 45元 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (12元) | 25元 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (19元) | 10元 | + 91% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,933 (5,299元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.03 (1.87元) | 0.30元 | + 523% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 131 (237元) | 150元 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (16元) | 20元 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,379 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.807
CNY
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 35% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 6,193元
(R$ 3,428)
in Curitiba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,600元
in Zibo.
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