Cost of living in Parana

Parana, Argentina is Very affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $608 for one person and $1684 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Parana compared to other cities?

Parana is 31% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Parana compare to your city?

Parana is 35% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.

Rent in Parana is, on average, 88% lower than in Columbus.

What drives the cost of living in Parana?

Who is Parana a good fit for?

Parana is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Parana so expensive?

The primary driver of expenses in Parana is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living costs.

Is food expensive in Parana?

Food costs are 16% lower compared to the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Is public transport affordable in Parana?

Public transport is 51% lower than the European benchmark, offering a cost-effective option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
608 $
Without Rent
440 $
Rent & Utilities
168 $
Food
288 $
Transport
43 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
178 $
GDP per Capita
13,731 $
Freedom Index
6.85
Lifespan
76 years
Speak English
7%
Population
248.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 9.53 $
Dinner 26.4 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.84 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.53 $
Capuccino 2.98 $
Coke, 330ml 1.28 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.9 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.06 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.13 $
Eggs, 12 pack 1.9 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.97 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 2 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.05 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.79 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.9 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.21 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.06 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 0.9 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.12 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.6 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.85 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 3.96 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.26 $
Cigarette pack 3.14 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.39 $
Monthly Pass 40.7 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.9 $
Taxi, 8 km 7.38 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 23.1 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 5.59 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.4 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.47 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 3.68 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 40 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 61 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 20.2 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 108 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 299 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 108 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 250 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,544 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,086 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 178 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 40.02%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 15 $
Cinema, 1 seat 8.53 $
Haircut 4.28 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 149 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 96.2 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 183 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 3,548 $

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Parana vs Mexico City (Mexico City is 96% more expensive) Parana vs Tijuana (Tijuana is 73% more expensive) Parana vs Ecatepec de Morelos (Ecatepec de Morelos is 21% more expensive) Parana vs Leon (Leon is 18% more expensive) Parana vs Zapopan (Zapopan is 66% more expensive) Parana vs Guadalajara (Guadalajara is 62% more expensive) Parana vs Puebla (Puebla is 54% more expensive) Parana vs Ciudad Juarez (Ciudad Juarez is 60% more expensive) Parana vs Monterrey (Monterrey is 107% more expensive) Parana vs Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl is 19% more expensive)
Suriname
Parana vs Paramaribo (Paramaribo is 43% more expensive) Parana vs Nieuw Nickerie (Nieuw Nickerie is 39% more expensive)
Ecuador
Parana vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 50% more expensive) Parana vs Quito (Quito is 48% more expensive) Parana vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 27% more expensive) Parana vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 3% less expensive) Parana vs Duran (Duran is 33% more expensive) Parana vs Machala (Machala is 2% less expensive) Parana vs Manta (Manta is 43% more expensive) Parana vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 25% more expensive) Parana vs Loja (Loja is 1% more expensive) Parana vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 7% more expensive)
Peru
Parana vs Lima (Lima is 62% more expensive) Parana vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 8% less expensive) Parana vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 15% more expensive) Parana vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 15% less expensive) Parana vs Callao (Callao is 28% more expensive) Parana vs Piura (Piura is 7% less expensive) Parana vs Cusco (Cusco is 6% more expensive) Parana vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 18% less expensive) Parana vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 3% less expensive) Parana vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 12% more expensive)
Venezuela
Parana vs Caracas (Caracas is 72% more expensive) Parana vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 16% more expensive) Parana vs Valencia (Valencia is 29% more expensive) Parana vs Maracay (Maracay is 19% more expensive) Parana vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 18% more expensive) Parana vs Barinas (Barinas is 31% more expensive) Parana vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 47% more expensive) Parana vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 56% more expensive) Parana vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 43% more expensive) Parana vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 50% more expensive)
Colombia
Parana vs Bogota (Bogota is 43% more expensive) Parana vs Medellin (Medellin is 44% more expensive) Parana vs Cali (Cali is 21% more expensive) Parana vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 30% more expensive) Parana vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 23% more expensive) Parana vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 9% less expensive) Parana vs Soacha (Soacha is 23% more expensive) Parana vs Soledad (Soledad is 38% more expensive) Parana vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 22% less expensive) Parana vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 6% more expensive)
Brazil
Parana vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 66% more expensive) Parana vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 57% more expensive) Parana vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 33% more expensive) Parana vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 18% more expensive) Parana vs Salvador (Salvador is 22% more expensive) Parana vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 29% more expensive) Parana vs Manaus (Manaus is 31% more expensive) Parana vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 26% more expensive) Parana vs Recife (Recife is 28% more expensive) Parana vs Goiania (Goiania is 8% more expensive)
Argentina
Parana vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 50% more expensive) Parana vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 52% more expensive) Parana vs Rosario (Rosario is 4% more expensive) Parana vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 14% more expensive) Parana vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 23% more expensive) Parana vs Salta (Salta is 20% more expensive) Parana vs San Juan (San Juan is 8% more expensive) Parana vs Lanus (Lanus is 33% more expensive) Parana vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 36% less expensive) Parana vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 17% more expensive)
Bolivia
Parana vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 25% more expensive) Parana vs La Paz (La Paz is 11% more expensive) Parana vs El Alto (El Alto is 5% more expensive) Parana vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 12% less expensive) Parana vs Sucre (Sucre is 8% more expensive) Parana vs Oruro (Oruro is 1% less expensive) Parana vs Potosi (Potosi is 18% less expensive) Parana vs Tarija (Tarija is 3% more expensive) Parana vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 12% less expensive) Parana vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 27% more expensive)
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Parana vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 10% more expensive) Parana vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 13% less expensive) Parana vs Luque (Luque is 1% less expensive) Parana vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 2% more expensive) Parana vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 14% less expensive) Parana vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 32% less expensive) Parana vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 15% less expensive) Parana vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 12% less expensive) Parana vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 11% less expensive)