Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs Tandil, Argentina

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Food | + 56% | |||
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Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 56% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (ARS $394) | ARS $210 | + 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 29 (ARS $460) | ARS $235 | + 96% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (ARS $110) | ARS $87 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.46 (ARS $56) | ARS $50 | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (ARS $105) | ARS $74 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.80 (ARS $77) | ARS $62 | + 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (ARS $237) | ARS $229 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (ARS $110) | ARS $49 | + 124% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.29 (ARS $53) | ARS $27 | + 96% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.82 (ARS $77) | ARS $74 | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (ARS $641) | ARS $263 | + 144% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (ARS $111) | ARS $96 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.18 (ARS $51) | ARS $30 | + 70% | |
Housing | + 47% | |||
Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 47% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,385 (ARS $38,279) | ARS $25,397 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,692 (ARS $27,147) | ARS $12,835 | + 112% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 556 (ARS $8,920) | ARS $2,345 | + 280% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,831 (ARS $29,386) | ARS $25,459 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,108 (ARS $17,781) | ARS $9,504 | + 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 236 (ARS $3,784) | ARS $3,233 | + 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (ARS $1,434) | ARS $878 | + 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,724 (ARS $27,664) | ARS $15,763 | + 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 467 (ARS $7,489) | ARS $15,185 | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (ARS $366) | ARS $326 | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (ARS $288) | ARS $197 | + 46% | |
Clothes | + 73% | |||
Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 73% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 249 (ARS $4,003) | ARS $2,442 | + 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 180 (ARS $2,889) | ARS $1,621 | + 78% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 338 (ARS $5,429) | ARS $2,782 | + 95% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 (ARS $3,792) | ARS $2,788 | + 36% | |
Transportation | + 102% | |||
Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 102% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 110,193 (ARS $1,768,339) | ARS $1,001,390 | + 77% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.03 (ARS $65) | ARS $39 | + 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 221 (ARS $3,546) | ARS $1,537 | + 131% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 45 (ARS $728) | ARS $341 | + 113% | |
Personal Care | + 66% | |||
Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 66% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (ARS $258) | ARS $130 | + 98% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 69 (ARS $1,103) | ARS $448 | + 146% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 215 (ARS $3,443) | ARS $1,288 | + 167% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (ARS $223) | ARS $314 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (ARS $193) | ARS $137 | + 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (ARS $243) | ARS $126 | + 93% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.61 (ARS $90) | ARS $102 | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.78 (ARS $61) | ARS $70 | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (ARS $637) | ARS $512 | + 24% | |
Entertainment | + 77% | |||
Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 77% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (ARS $1,556) | ARS $1,096 | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 (ARS $685) | ARS $445 | + 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 309 (ARS $4,954) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 226 (ARS $3,625) | ARS $903 | + 301% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (ARS $413) | ARS $179 | + 131% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (ARS $172) | ARS $137 | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (ARS $153) | ARS $94 | + 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,499 (ARS $56,147) | ARS $25,594 | + 119% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 (ARS $14) | ARS $9 | + 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 124 (ARS $1,996) | ARS $1,324 | + 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (ARS $154) | ARS $128 | + 20% | |
TOTAL | + 72% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 72% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $120,394 (R$ 7,502) in Curitiba to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $70,000 in Tandil.
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