Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs Talcahuano, Chile
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Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (CH$3,101) | CH$5,304 | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 30 (CH$3,744) | CH$3,777 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (CH$883) | CH$1,663 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.51 (CH$444) | CH$832 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (CH$878) | CH$1,922 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.88 (CH$617) | CH$695 | - 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (CH$2,166) | CH$3,682 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (CH$891) | CH$827 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.28 (CH$414) | CH$531 | - 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.76 (CH$601) | CH$917 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 (CH$4,971) | CH$4,889 | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (CH$882) | CH$1,508 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.35 (CH$423) | CH$313 | + 35% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,437 (CH$307,882) | CH$503,512 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,757 (CH$221,895) | CH$322,602 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 531 (CH$67,077) | CH$45,246 | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,993 (CH$251,783) | CH$369,228 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,172 (CH$148,098) | CH$248,728 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 236 (CH$29,787) | CH$39,110 | - 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (CH$11,186) | CH$21,187 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,760 (CH$222,293) | CH$232,659 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 453 (CH$57,211) | CH$49,061 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (CH$2,884) | CH$9,424 | - 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (CH$2,287) | CH$3,781 | - 40% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 251 (CH$31,727) | CH$33,285 | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 180 (CH$22,740) | CH$19,932 | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 349 (CH$44,084) | CH$35,603 | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 (CH$29,848) | CH$44,796 | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 4% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 114,642 (CH$14,481,968) | CH$10,699,300 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.14 (CH$523) | CH$816 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 229 (CH$28,878) | CH$29,931 | - 4% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 44 (CH$5,511) | CH$8,861 | - 38% | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (CH$2,127) | CH$3,596 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 57 (CH$7,163) | CH$5,637 | + 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 217 (CH$27,365) | CH$16,894 | + 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (CH$1,759) | CH$2,798 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (CH$1,523) | CH$2,993 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (CH$1,981) | CH$2,456 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.61 (CH$709) | CH$1,393 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.79 (CH$479) | CH$1,656 | - 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (CH$4,996) | CH$8,811 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 99 (CH$12,446) | CH$18,694 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 44 (CH$5,539) | CH$7,676 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 309 (CH$38,996) | CH$28,173 | + 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 218 (CH$27,566) | CH$29,005 | - 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (CH$3,185) | CH$8,958 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (CH$1,451) | CH$2,220 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (CH$1,181) | CH$2,717 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,499 (CH$441,974) | CH$240,801 | + 84% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 (CH$112) | CH$70 | + 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 126 (CH$15,967) | CH$32,964 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (CH$1,210) | CH$3,345 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 19% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CH$1,490,000 in Talcahuano you would need to make just about CH$1,210,675 (R$ 9,584) in Curitiba.
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