Cost of living in Curitiba

In Curitiba, Brazil, living costs about $766 per month for one person and $1931 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Curitiba compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Curitiba is 13% cheaper overall.

How does Curitiba compare to your city?

Curitiba is 71% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Curitiba is, on average, 87% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Curitiba?

Who is Curitiba a good fit for?

Curitiba tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Curitiba so expensive?

The cost of living in Curitiba is influenced by housing expenses, which can be significant. This makes it less accessible for those on tighter budgets.

Is food expensive in Curitiba?

Food costs are notably affordable, being 30% lower than the European benchmark. This makes dining and grocery shopping more budget-friendly.

Is public transport affordable in Curitiba?

Public transport in Curitiba is 9% higher than the European benchmark. While it offers convenience, it may be a consideration for budget-conscious residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
766 $
Without Rent
421 $
Rent & Utilities
345 $
Food
238 $
Transport
96 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
468 $
GDP per Capita
10,044 $
Freedom Index
6.92
Lifespan
73 years
Speak English
5%
Population
1.8M

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 5.35 $
Dinner 25.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 6.21 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.9 $
Capuccino 2.2 $
Coke, 330ml 1.06 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.9 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.23 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.05 $
Eggs, 12 pack 1.93 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.89 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.8 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.44 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.75 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.97 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.88 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.34 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.11 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.43 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.86 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 7.96 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.17 $
Cigarette pack 2.21 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.09 $
Monthly Pass 45.2 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.12 $
Taxi, 8 km 6.14 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 40.3 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 5.2 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.89 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.43 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 0.89 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 78 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 122 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 18.8 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 224 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 447 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 342 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 609 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,845 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,301 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 468 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 10.42%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 23 $
Cinema, 1 seat 6.02 $
Haircut 8.78 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 82.6 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 55.9 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 276 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 7,687 $

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Curitiba vs Mexico City (Mexico City is 55% more expensive) Curitiba vs Tijuana (Tijuana is 37% more expensive) Curitiba vs Ecatepec de Morelos (Ecatepec de Morelos is 4% less expensive) Curitiba vs Leon (Leon is 6% less expensive) Curitiba vs Zapopan (Zapopan is 32% more expensive) Curitiba vs Guadalajara (Guadalajara is 29% more expensive) Curitiba vs Puebla (Puebla is 23% more expensive) Curitiba vs Ciudad Juarez (Ciudad Juarez is 27% more expensive) Curitiba vs Monterrey (Monterrey is 64% more expensive) Curitiba vs Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl is 6% less expensive)
Suriname
Curitiba vs Paramaribo (Paramaribo is 13% more expensive) Curitiba vs Nieuw Nickerie (Nieuw Nickerie is 10% more expensive)
Ecuador
Curitiba vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 19% more expensive) Curitiba vs Quito (Quito is 18% more expensive) Curitiba vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 1% more expensive) Curitiba vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 23% less expensive) Curitiba vs Duran (Duran is 5% more expensive) Curitiba vs Machala (Machala is 22% less expensive) Curitiba vs Manta (Manta is 14% more expensive) Curitiba vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 1% less expensive) Curitiba vs Loja (Loja is 19% less expensive) Curitiba vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 15% less expensive)
Peru
Curitiba vs Lima (Lima is 29% more expensive) Curitiba vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 27% less expensive) Curitiba vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 9% less expensive) Curitiba vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 33% less expensive) Curitiba vs Callao (Callao is 2% more expensive) Curitiba vs Piura (Piura is 26% less expensive) Curitiba vs Cusco (Cusco is 16% less expensive) Curitiba vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 35% less expensive) Curitiba vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 23% less expensive) Curitiba vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 11% less expensive)
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Curitiba vs Caracas (Caracas is 36% more expensive) Curitiba vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 8% less expensive) Curitiba vs Valencia (Valencia is 2% more expensive) Curitiba vs Maracay (Maracay is 5% less expensive) Curitiba vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 7% less expensive) Curitiba vs Barinas (Barinas is 4% more expensive) Curitiba vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 16% more expensive) Curitiba vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 24% more expensive) Curitiba vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 14% more expensive) Curitiba vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 19% more expensive)
Colombia
Curitiba vs Bogota (Bogota is 13% more expensive) Curitiba vs Medellin (Medellin is 14% more expensive) Curitiba vs Cali (Cali is 4% less expensive) Curitiba vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 3% more expensive) Curitiba vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 2% less expensive) Curitiba vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 28% less expensive) Curitiba vs Soacha (Soacha is 2% less expensive) Curitiba vs Soledad (Soledad is 10% more expensive) Curitiba vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 38% less expensive) Curitiba vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 16% less expensive)
Brazil
Curitiba vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 32% more expensive) Curitiba vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 25% more expensive) Curitiba vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 5% more expensive) Curitiba vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 6% less expensive) Curitiba vs Salvador (Salvador is 3% less expensive) Curitiba vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 3% more expensive) Curitiba vs Manaus (Manaus is 4% more expensive) Curitiba vs Curitiba (Curitiba has similar costs) Curitiba vs Recife (Recife is 1% more expensive) Curitiba vs Goiania (Goiania is 14% less expensive)
Argentina
Curitiba vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 19% more expensive) Curitiba vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 21% more expensive) Curitiba vs Rosario (Rosario is 18% less expensive) Curitiba vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 9% less expensive) Curitiba vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 2% less expensive) Curitiba vs Salta (Salta is 5% less expensive) Curitiba vs San Juan (San Juan is 14% less expensive) Curitiba vs Lanus (Lanus is 5% more expensive) Curitiba vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 49% less expensive) Curitiba vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 7% less expensive)
Bolivia
Curitiba vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 1% less expensive) Curitiba vs La Paz (La Paz is 12% less expensive) Curitiba vs El Alto (El Alto is 16% less expensive) Curitiba vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 30% less expensive) Curitiba vs Sucre (Sucre is 14% less expensive) Curitiba vs Oruro (Oruro is 22% less expensive) Curitiba vs Potosi (Potosi is 35% less expensive) Curitiba vs Tarija (Tarija is 18% less expensive) Curitiba vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 30% less expensive) Curitiba vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 1% more expensive)
Paraguay
Curitiba vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 13% less expensive) Curitiba vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 31% less expensive) Curitiba vs Luque (Luque is 21% less expensive) Curitiba vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 19% less expensive) Curitiba vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 32% less expensive) Curitiba vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 46% less expensive) Curitiba vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 33% less expensive) Curitiba vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 30% less expensive) Curitiba vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 29% less expensive)