Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 970 prices entered by 100 different people.
| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Curitiba (Brazil) | Takasaki (Japan) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 25 (¥489) | ¥867 | 44% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 29 (¥555) | ¥667 | 17% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 7 (¥133) | ¥350 | 62% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 3.45 (¥67) | ¥136 | 51% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 7 (¥133) | ¥240 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 4.86 (¥95) | ¥400 | 76% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 17 (¥324) | ¥656 | 51% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 6 (¥120) | ¥700 | 83% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 3.34 (¥65) | ¥250 | 74% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 4.76 (¥93) | - | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 39 (¥766) | ¥1,500 | 49% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 7 (¥136) | ¥240 | 43% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 3.35 (¥65) | ¥146 | 55% |
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||
| Curitiba (Brazil) | Takasaki (Japan) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,482 (¥48,335) | ¥126,011 | 62% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,757 (¥34,203) | ¥75,942 | 55% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 531 (¥10,339) | ¥20,058 | 48% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 1,970 (¥38,367) | ¥80,000 | 52% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,172 (¥22,828) | ¥60,000 | 62% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 236 (¥4,591) | ¥15,000 | 69% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 89 (¥1,724) | ¥6,370 | 73% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,760 (¥34,264) | ¥130,000 | 74% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 453 (¥8,818) | ¥15,000 | 41% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 23 (¥444) | ¥900 | 51% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 18 (¥352) | ¥2,000 | 82% |
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||
| Curitiba (Brazil) | Takasaki (Japan) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 251 (¥4,890) | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 180 (¥3,505) | ¥4,000 | 12% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 349 (¥6,795) | - | - |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 236 (¥4,601) | ¥12,000 | 62% |
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||
| Curitiba (Brazil) | Takasaki (Japan) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 114,642 (¥2,232,239) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 4.14 (¥81) | ¥146 | 45% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 223 (¥4,332) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R$ 44 (¥850) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 15% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||
| Curitiba (Brazil) | Takasaki (Japan) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 17 (¥328) | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 57 (¥1,104) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 217 (¥4,218) | ¥950 | 344% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 14 (¥271) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 12 (¥235) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 16 (¥305) | ¥350 | 13% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 5.61 (¥109) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 3.79 (¥74) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 40 (¥770) | - | - |
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||
| Curitiba (Brazil) | Takasaki (Japan) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 99 (¥1,918) | ¥7,000 | 73% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 44 (¥854) | ¥2,800 | 70% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 309 (¥6,011) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 218 (¥4,249) | ¥1,800 | 136% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 25 (¥491) | ¥500 | 2% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 11 (¥224) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 9 (¥182) | ¥600 | 70% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 3,499 (¥68,126) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 0.89 (¥17) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 126 (¥2,461) | ¥9,800 | 75% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R$ 10 (¥187) | - | - |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ¥388,000 in Takasaki you would need to make just about ¥227,366 (R$ 11,677) in Curitiba.