Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 260% more expensive than in San Nicolás de los Arroyos (Argentina)
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| Food | + 233% | |||
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| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 233% more expensive than in San Nicolás de los Arroyos (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Curitiba | San Nicolás de los Arroyos | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $ [BM]4,202 | ARS $ [BM]1,205 | + 249% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $ [BM]3,739 | ARS $ [BM]890 | + 320% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $ [BM]1,242 | ARS $ [BM]349 | + 256% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $ [BM]587 | ARS $ [BM]224 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $ [BM]1,458 | ARS $ [BM]510 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $ [BM]633 | ARS $ [BM]296 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $ [BM]2,643 | ARS $ [BM]410 | + 545% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $ [BM]765 | ARS $ [BM]247 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $ [BM]483 | ARS $ [BM]291 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $ [BM]625 | ARS $ [BM]149 | + 318% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $ [BM]4,255 | ARS $ [BM]993 | + 329% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $ [BM]885 | ARS $ [BM]240 | + 268% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $ [BM]413 | ARS $ [BM]148 | + 179% | |
| Housing | + 520% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 520% more expensive than in San Nicolás de los Arroyos (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Curitiba | San Nicolás de los Arroyos | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]321,776 | ARS $ [BM]49,771 | + 547% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $ [BM]218,986 | ARS $ [BM]29,933 | + 632% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $ [BM]78,915 | ARS $ [BM]3,541 | + 2128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]215,765 | ARS $ [BM]25,333 | + 752% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $ [BM]137,216 | ARS $ [BM]20,030 | + 585% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $ [BM]95,553 | ARS $ [BM]3,511 | + 2621% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $ [BM]8,097 | ARS $ [BM]2,531 | + 220% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $ [BM]171,425 | ARS $ [BM]50,098 | + 242% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]55,807 | ARS $ [BM]39,575 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]3,638 | ARS $ [BM]593 | + 513% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $ [BM]1,973 | ARS $ [BM]594 | + 232% | |
| Clothes | + 846% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 846% more expensive than in San Nicolás de los Arroyos (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Curitiba | San Nicolás de los Arroyos | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $ [BM]27,044 | ARS $ [BM]4,121 | + 556% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $ [BM]23,180 | ARS $ [BM]2,033 | + 1040% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]39,482 | ARS $ [BM]3,502 | + 1027% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $ [BM]31,734 | ARS $ [BM]5,168 | + 514% | |
| Transportation | + 303% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 303% more expensive than in San Nicolás de los Arroyos (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Curitiba | San Nicolás de los Arroyos | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $ [BM]11,993,358 | ARS $ [BM]589,542 | + 1934% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $ [BM]566 | ARS $ [BM]578 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $ [BM]26,216 | ARS $ [BM]2,000 | + 1211% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $ [BM]5,041 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 336% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 336% more expensive than in San Nicolás de los Arroyos (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Curitiba | San Nicolás de los Arroyos | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]2,653 | ARS $ [BM]1,969 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $ [BM]5,488 | ARS $ [BM]603 | + 810% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $ [BM]26,632 | ARS $ [BM]2,500 | + 965% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $ [BM]1,983 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]1,460 | ARS $ [BM]125 | + 1068% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]2,385 | ARS $ [BM]289 | + 727% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $ [BM]547 | ARS $ [BM]298 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $ [BM]609 | ARS $ [BM]199 | + 206% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]8,002 | ARS $ [BM]1,490 | + 437% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 87% more expensive than in San Nicolás de los Arroyos (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Curitiba | San Nicolás de los Arroyos | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $ [BM]14,586 | ARS $ [BM]1,298 | + 1024% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $ [BM]5,361 | ARS $ [BM]350 | + 1432% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $ [BM]30,473 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $ [BM]27,085 | ARS $ [BM]800 | + 3286% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $ [BM]2,950 | ARS $ [BM]350 | + 743% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]1,437 | ARS $ [BM]2,483 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $ [BM]1,321 | ARS $ [BM]100 | + 1221% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $ [BM]488,751 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $ [BM]100 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $ [BM]15,971 | ARS $ [BM]3,781 | + 322% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $ [BM]1,189 | ARS $ [BM]153 | + 678% | |
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TOTAL | + 260% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 872 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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