Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 19% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
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| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 43 (94 kr) | 108 kr | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 38 (83 kr) | 84 kr | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 13 (28 kr) | 48 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (13 kr) | 15 kr | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 15 (33 kr) | 36 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (14 kr) | 30 kr | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 27 (59 kr) | 52 kr | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (17 kr) | 29 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.95 (11 kr) | 12 kr | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (14 kr) | 18 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (95 kr) | 122 kr | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (20 kr) | 20 kr | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.24 (9 kr) | 14 kr | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,298 (7,187 kr) | 15,007 kr | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,244 (4,891 kr) | 10,075 kr | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 809 (1,763 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,211 (4,819 kr) | 9,688 kr | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,406 (3,065 kr) | 6,057 kr | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 979 (2,134 kr) | 410 kr | + 420% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 (181 kr) | 271 kr | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,757 (3,829 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 572 (1,246 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 37 (81 kr) | 67 kr | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (44 kr) | 203 kr | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 277 (604 kr) | 993 kr | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 238 (518 kr) | 419 kr | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 405 (882 kr) | 1,039 kr | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 325 (709 kr) | 1,260 kr | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 122,921 (267,863 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.80 (13 kr) | 16 kr | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 269 (586 kr) | 582 kr | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 52 (113 kr) | 307 kr | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 27 (59 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 56 (123 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 273 (595 kr) | 261 kr | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 20 (44 kr) | 41 kr | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 15 (33 kr) | 31 kr | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 24 (53 kr) | 28 kr | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.61 (12 kr) | 28 kr | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 6 (14 kr) | 21 kr | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 82 (179 kr) | 274 kr | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Curitiba | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 149 (326 kr) | 415 kr | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 55 (120 kr) | 267 kr | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 312 (681 kr) | 819 kr | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 278 (605 kr) | 847 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (66 kr) | 138 kr | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 15 (32 kr) | 40 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 14 (29 kr) | 70 kr | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 5,009 (10,916 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.03 (2.24 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 164 (357 kr) | 286 kr | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (27 kr) | 67 kr | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 19% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 917 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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