- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- China
- Curitiba
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 15 (元27) | 元45 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 16 (元29) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.50 (元10) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.00 (元3.62) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.60 (元7) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.00 (元9) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 8 (元14) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.50 (元6) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.60 (元8) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.10 (元5.61) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 25 (元45) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.98 (元11) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.90 (元7) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,900 (元3,438) | 元1,500 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,100 (元1,990) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 110 (元199) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,000 (元1,809) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 550 (元995) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 55 (元100) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 70 (元126) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,847 (元3,341) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 400 (元723) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 (元43) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (元30) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 1% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 180 (元326) | 元500 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 155 (元280) | 元250 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 300 (元543) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 200 (元361) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 38% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 52,160 (元94,371) | 元99,994 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.72 (元4.92) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 125 (元226) | 元83 | + 174% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 36 (元65) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 3% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (元30) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 36 (元65) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 188 (元340) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 16 (元30) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (元20) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (元25) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (元11) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.07 (元9) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (元63) | 元30 | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 (元153) | 元90 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (元65) | 元70 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 269 (元487) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 69 (元125) | 元300 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 22 (元40) | 元45 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.00 (元9) | 元25 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 4.00 (元7) | 元10 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,044 (元5,508) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.20 (元2.17) | 元0.30 | + 624% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 120 (元217) | 元150 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.00 (元9) | 元20 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,561 prices entered by 157 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.809
CNY
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元4,908
(R$ 2,713)
in Curitiba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,400
in Zibo.
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