Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs Elblag, Poland
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Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (17 zł) | 25 zł | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 30 (20 zł) | 14 zł | + 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (4.77 zł) | 17 zł | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.51 (2.40 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (4.74 zł) | 8 zł | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.88 (3.33 zł) | 3.50 zł | - 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (4.81 zł) | 2.50 zł | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.28 (2.23 zł) | 1.50 zł | + 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.76 (3.24 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 (27 zł) | 33 zł | - 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (4.76 zł) | 4.00 zł | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.35 (2.28 zł) | 3.00 zł | - 24% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is about the same as in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,437 (1,662 zł) | 2,250 zł | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,757 (1,198 zł) | 1,100 zł | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 531 (362 zł) | 300 zł | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,993 (1,359 zł) | 1,200 zł | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,172 (799 zł) | 600 zł | + 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 236 (161 zł) | 150 zł | + 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (60 zł) | 45 zł | + 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,760 (1,200 zł) | 1,400 zł | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 453 (309 zł) | 350 zł | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (16 zł) | 23 zł | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (12 zł) | 15 zł | - 18% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is about the same as in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 251 (171 zł) | 240 zł | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 180 (123 zł) | 100 zł | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 349 (238 zł) | 300 zł | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 (161 zł) | 200 zł | - 19% | |
Transportation | + 45% | |||
Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 45% more expensive than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 114,642 (78,172 zł) | 60,000 zł | + 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.14 (2.83 zł) | 5.00 zł | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 229 (156 zł) | 56 zł | + 179% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 44 (30 zł) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (11 zł) | 4.00 zł | + 187% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 57 (39 zł) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 217 (148 zł) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.61 (3.83 zł) | 7 zł | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.79 (2.58 zł) | 10 zł | - 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (27 zł) | 15 zł | + 80% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 99 (67 zł) | 60 zł | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 44 (30 zł) | 40 zł | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 309 (210 zł) | 40 zł | + 426% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 218 (149 zł) | 100 zł | + 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (17 zł) | 15 zł | + 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (6 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,499 (2,386 zł) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 (0.60 zł) | 0.40 zł | + 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 126 (86 zł) | 100 zł | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 35% | |
TOTAL | + 8% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Elblag (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 7,033 zł (R$ 10,315) in Curitiba to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 6,500 zł in Elblag.
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