Cost of living in Cancun is 50% higher than in Curitiba (without rent).
Rent in Cancun is 48% more expensive than in Curitiba.
Cost of living including rent in Cancun is 49% higher than in Curitiba.
Food in Cancun is 70% more expensive than in Curitiba.
Transport in Cancun is 50% more expensive than in Curitiba.
| Cancun | Curitiba | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cancun | Curitiba | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.1 $ | 5.35 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 50.5 $ | 25.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.69 $ | 6.21 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.31 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.31 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.45 $ | 1.06 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.46 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.02 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.49 $ | 8.89 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.58 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.02 $ | 7.44 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.92 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.03 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.81 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.23 $ | 7.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.18 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.06 $ | 2.21 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.6 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 51.6 $ | 45.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.23 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.8 $ | 6.14 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 34.9 $ | 40.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.8 $ | 5.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.2 $ | 0.89 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
65.4 $ | 78.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
102 $ | 122 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.4 $ | 18.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 358 $ | 224 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 893 $ | 447 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 649 $ | 342 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,094 $ | 609 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,179 $ | 1,845 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,468 $ | 1,301 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 668 $ | 468 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.34 % | 10.42 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.8 $ | 23 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.55 $ | 6.02 $ |
| Haircut | 11.9 $ | 8.78 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 80.3 $ | 82.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48.8 $ | 55.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 187 $ | 276 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,010 $ | 7,687 $ |