Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is about the same as in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 34 (R 113) | R 138 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (R 115) | R 73 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (R 36) | R 43 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.58 (R 19) | R 18 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 11 (R 36) | R 41 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (R 22) | R 24 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (R 87) | R 68 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (R 26) | R 25 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.96 (R 17) | R 22 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.82 (R 20) | R 21 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (R 150) | R 94 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (R 30) | R 23 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.20 (R 14) | R 15 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,413 (R 11,492) | R 13,776 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,107 (R 7,094) | R 11,394 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 1,104 (R 3,717) | R 1,511 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,430 (R 8,181) | R 7,171 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,562 (R 5,259) | R 6,038 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 829 (R 2,790) | R 1,090 | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 91 (R 306) | R 711 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,424 (R 8,161) | R 5,312 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 653 (R 2,198) | R 1,834 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 38 (R 129) | R 87 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (R 68) | R 49 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 228 (R 769) | R 802 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 200 (R 672) | R 518 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 320 (R 1,078) | R 1,655 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 370 (R 1,244) | R 1,295 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 38% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 115,779 (R 389,840) | R 295,184 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (R 21) | R 23 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 244 (R 821) | R 500 | + 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 52 (R 175) | R 154 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is about the same as in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (R 66) | R 60 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 43 (R 143) | R 233 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 244 (R 822) | R 606 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 12 (R 41) | R 46 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (R 43) | R 32 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (R 54) | R 57 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.85 (R 20) | R 29 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.90 (R 16) | R 29 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 65 (R 217) | R 144 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 118 (R 398) | R 437 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (R 179) | R 224 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 180 (R 606) | R 685 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 190 (R 640) | R 633 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (R 85) | R 79 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (R 43) | R 33 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (R 42) | R 29 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,795 (R 12,777) | R 9,225 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.03 (R 3.47) | R 1.85 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 149 (R 501) | R 462 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (R 34) | R 44 | - 23% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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