Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 34% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary)
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Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Curitiba | Szeged | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 34 (2,366 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | + 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 34 (2,399 Ft) | 1,565 Ft | + 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (757 Ft) | 722 Ft | + 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.58 (392 Ft) | 346 Ft | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 11 (754 Ft) | 767 Ft | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (458 Ft) | 936 Ft | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (1,811 Ft) | 1,559 Ft | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (548 Ft) | 465 Ft | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.96 (349 Ft) | 305 Ft | + 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.82 (409 Ft) | 295 Ft | + 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (3,124 Ft) | 1,156 Ft | + 170% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (626 Ft) | 472 Ft | + 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.20 (295 Ft) | 185 Ft | + 59% | |
Housing | + 35% | |||
Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 35% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Curitiba | Szeged | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,413 (240,010 Ft) | 158,234 Ft | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,107 (148,169 Ft) | 87,157 Ft | + 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 1,104 (77,638 Ft) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,430 (170,859 Ft) | 81,243 Ft | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,562 (109,842 Ft) | 50,655 Ft | + 117% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 829 (58,265 Ft) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 91 (6,388 Ft) | 3,506 Ft | + 82% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,424 (170,440 Ft) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 653 (45,908 Ft) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 38 (2,688 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (1,426 Ft) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 228 (16,068 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 200 (14,041 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | + 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 320 (22,518 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 370 (25,989 Ft) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 42% | |||
Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 42% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 115,779 (8,142,124 Ft) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (431 Ft) | 464 Ft | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 244 (17,140 Ft) | 7,157 Ft | + 139% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 55 (3,900 Ft) | 4,451 Ft | - 12% | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 15% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Curitiba | Szeged | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (1,372 Ft) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 43 (2,990 Ft) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 244 (17,158 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | + 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 12 (867 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (894 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (1,135 Ft) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.85 (411 Ft) | 399 Ft | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.90 (345 Ft) | 425 Ft | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 65 (4,537 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | + 142% | |
Entertainment | + 54% | |||
Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 54% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Curitiba | Szeged | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 118 (8,315 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (3,737 Ft) | 2,887 Ft | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 180 (12,649 Ft) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 190 (13,373 Ft) | 7,668 Ft | + 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (1,783 Ft) | 1,310 Ft | + 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (900 Ft) | 482 Ft | + 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (871 Ft) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,795 (266,863 Ft) | 152,980 Ft | + 74% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.03 (73 Ft) | 36 Ft | + 101% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 149 (10,463 Ft) | 7,867 Ft | + 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (707 Ft) | 1,103 Ft | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | + 34% |

These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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