Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs Emmen, Netherlands
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (€3.71) | €23 | - 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 29 (€4.21) | €8 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (€1.01) | €2.00 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.45 (€0.51) | €0.82 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (€1.03) | €2.25 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.86 (€0.72) | €1.20 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (€2.46) | €1.20 | + 105% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (€0.91) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.34 (€0.49) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.76 (€0.70) | €1.00 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 (€5.81) | €7 | - 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€1.03) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.35 (€0.49) | €0.70 | - 29% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,482 (€366) | €750 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,757 (€259) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 531 (€78) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,970 (€291) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,172 (€173) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 236 (€35) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (€13) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,760 (€260) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 453 (€67) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (€3.37) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (€2.67) | €12 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is about the same as in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 251 (€37) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 180 (€27) | €28 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 349 (€52) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 (€35) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 114,642 (€16,922) | €31,140 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.14 (€0.61) | €1.53 | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 223 (€33) | €96 | - 66% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 44 (€6) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (€2.49) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 57 (€8) | €60 | - 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 217 (€32) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (€2.06) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€1.78) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (€2.32) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.61 (€0.83) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.79 (€0.56) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (€5.84) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 99 (€15) | €40 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 44 (€6) | €20 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 309 (€46) | €50 | - 9% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 218 (€32) | €60 | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (€3.72) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (€1.70) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (€1.38) | €5.00 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,499 (€516) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 (€0.13) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 126 (€19) | €25 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€1.41) | €8 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,400 in Emmen you would need to make just about €1,328 (R$ 8,994) in Curitiba.
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