Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 57% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 21% | |||
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| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 (144 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (144 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (43 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.67 (23 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 11 (43 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (26 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (104 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (30 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.01 (20 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.82 (24 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (179 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (36 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.99 (16 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 27% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,368 (13,606 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,107 (8,513 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 1,104 (4,460 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 715% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,430 (9,816 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,562 (6,311 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 829 (3,347 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 695% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 79 (321 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,424 (9,792 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 653 (2,637 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 38 (154 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (80 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 58% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 228 (923 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 200 (807 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 303 (1,224 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 370 (1,493 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 92% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 115,779 (467,779 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (25 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 251 (1,014 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 139% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 51 (208 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 84% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (81 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 49 (198 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 237% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 289 (1,166 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 275% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 12 (50 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (55 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (65 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.85 (24 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.90 (20 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 65 (261 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 102% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Curitiba | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 118 (478 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (215 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 180 (727 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 235 (949 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (102 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (52 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (50 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 196% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,795 (15,332 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 224% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.03 (4.17 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 206% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 151 (611 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (41 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 25% | |
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TOTAL | + 57% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 797 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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