Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs Tembisa, South Africa
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (R 66) | R 60 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 29 (R 77) | R 50 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (R 18) | R 31 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.46 (R 9) | R 15 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (R 18) | R 23 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.80 (R 13) | R 13 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (R 40) | R 41 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (R 18) | R 14 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.29 (R 9) | R 8 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.82 (R 13) | R 14 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (R 108) | R 138 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (R 19) | R 16 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.18 (R 9) | R 5.00 | + 71% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,385 (R 6,439) | R 22,750 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,692 (R 4,567) | R 19,000 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 556 (R 1,500) | R 1,350 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,831 (R 4,943) | R 20,000 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,108 (R 2,991) | R 12,000 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 236 (R 637) | R 1,000 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (R 241) | R 600 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,724 (R 4,654) | R 6,833 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 467 (R 1,260) | R 1,233 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (R 62) | R 78 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (R 49) | R 40 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 249 (R 673) | R 700 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 180 (R 486) | R 717 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 338 (R 913) | R 1,167 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 (R 638) | R 800 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 110,193 (R 297,467) | R 294,500 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.03 (R 11) | R 14 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 221 (R 596) | R 392 | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 45 (R 123) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 41% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (R 43) | R 50 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 69 (R 186) | R 120 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 215 (R 579) | R 300 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (R 38) | R 15 | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (R 32) | R 19 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (R 41) | R 39 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.61 (R 15) | R 17 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.78 (R 10) | R 12 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (R 107) | R 65 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (R 262) | R 289 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 (R 115) | R 109 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 309 (R 833) | R 674 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 226 (R 610) | R 768 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (R 70) | R 38 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (R 29) | R 26 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (R 26) | R 25 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,499 (R 9,445) | R 3,632 | + 160% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 (R 2.39) | R 1.41 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 124 (R 336) | R 429 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (R 26) | R 39 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 903 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Tembisa (South Africa)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R 64,000 in Tembisa you would need to make just about R 49,674 (R$ 18,401) in Curitiba.
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