Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs Tawau, Malaysia
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (RM18) | RM23 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 29 (RM21) | RM14 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (RM4.91) | RM10 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.46 (RM2.49) | RM5.25 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (RM4.68) | RM7 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.80 (RM3.45) | RM4.00 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (RM11) | RM11 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (RM4.91) | RM20 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.29 (RM2.36) | RM6.00 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.82 (RM3.46) | RM7 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (RM29) | RM50 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (RM4.98) | RM3.50 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.16 (RM2.27) | RM2.50 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,385 (RM1,715) | RM3,000 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,692 (RM1,216) | RM2,400 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 556 (RM400) | RM303 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,831 (RM1,317) | RM650 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,108 (RM797) | RM600 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 236 (RM170) | RM500 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (RM64) | RM127 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,724 (RM1,239) | RM2,350 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 467 (RM335) | RM2,000 | - 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (RM16) | RM24 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (RM13) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 249 (RM179) | RM250 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 180 (RM129) | RM300 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 338 (RM243) | RM400 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 (RM170) | RM400 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 110,193 (RM79,222) | RM180,000 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.05 (RM2.91) | RM2.30 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 225 (RM162) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 45 (RM33) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (RM12) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 69 (RM49) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 221 (RM159) | RM45 | + 254% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (RM10) | RM20 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (RM9) | RM11 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (RM11) | RM8 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.61 (RM4.03) | RM7 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.78 (RM2.72) | RM6.00 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (RM29) | RM10 | + 185% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is about the same as in Tawau (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (RM70) | RM30 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 (RM31) | RM21 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 309 (RM222) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 226 (RM162) | RM200 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (RM19) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (RM8) | RM10 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (RM7) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,499 (RM2,515) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 (RM0.64) | RM0.15 | + 325% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 124 (RM89) | RM198 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (RM7) | RM10 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 912 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Tawau (Malaysia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require RM8,200 in Tawau you would need to make just about RM6,006 (R$ 8,354) in Curitiba.
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