Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs Takasaki, Japan
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (¥476) | ¥867 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 30 (¥575) | ¥667 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (¥136) | ¥350 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.51 (¥68) | ¥136 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (¥135) | ¥240 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.88 (¥95) | ¥400 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (¥333) | ¥656 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (¥137) | ¥700 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.28 (¥64) | ¥250 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.76 (¥92) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 (¥763) | ¥1,500 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (¥135) | ¥240 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.35 (¥65) | ¥146 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,437 (¥47,262) | ¥126,011 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,757 (¥34,062) | ¥75,942 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 531 (¥10,297) | ¥20,058 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,993 (¥38,650) | ¥80,000 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,172 (¥22,734) | ¥60,000 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 236 (¥4,573) | ¥15,000 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (¥1,717) | ¥6,370 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,760 (¥34,123) | ¥130,000 | - 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 453 (¥8,782) | ¥15,000 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (¥443) | ¥900 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (¥351) | ¥2,000 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 251 (¥4,870) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 180 (¥3,491) | ¥4,000 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 349 (¥6,767) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 (¥4,582) | ¥12,000 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 114,642 (¥2,223,081) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.14 (¥80) | ¥146 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 229 (¥4,433) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 44 (¥846) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 15% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (¥326) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 57 (¥1,100) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 217 (¥4,201) | ¥950 | + 342% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (¥270) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (¥234) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (¥304) | ¥350 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.61 (¥109) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.79 (¥73) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (¥767) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 99 (¥1,910) | ¥7,000 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 44 (¥850) | ¥2,800 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 309 (¥5,986) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 218 (¥4,232) | ¥1,800 | + 135% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (¥489) | ¥500 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (¥223) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (¥181) | ¥600 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,499 (¥67,846) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 (¥17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 126 (¥2,451) | ¥9,800 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (¥186) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 918 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ¥389,000 in Takasaki you would need to make just about ¥227,430 (R$ 11,728) in Curitiba.
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