Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs Tempe, Arizona, United States
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 ($4.38) | $12 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 29 ($5.11) | $7 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($1.22) | $3.65 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.46 ($0.62) | $0.67 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 ($1.17) | $2.49 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.80 ($0.86) | $2.82 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 ($2.64) | $4.57 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 ($1.22) | $3.01 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.29 ($0.59) | $1.36 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.82 ($0.86) | $3.19 | - 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 ($7) | $17 | - 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 ($1.24) | $1.96 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.18 ($0.57) | $1.73 | - 67% | |
Housing | - 72% | |||
Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 72% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,385 ($426) | $1,528 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,692 ($302) | $1,303 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 556 ($99) | $211 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,831 ($327) | $1,254 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,108 ($198) | $919 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 236 ($42) | $150 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 ($16) | $49 | - 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,724 ($308) | $276 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 467 ($83) | $129 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 ($4.08) | $13 | - 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 ($3.21) | $21 | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 249 ($45) | $55 | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 180 ($32) | $46 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 338 ($60) | $129 | - 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 ($42) | $101 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 110,193 ($19,680) | $20,236 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.03 ($0.72) | $0.68 | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 221 ($39) | $51 | - 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 45 ($8) | $28 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 ($2.87) | $5.91 | - 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 69 ($12) | $30 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 215 ($38) | $99 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 ($2.49) | $5.51 | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($2.15) | $3.22 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 ($2.70) | $4.91 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.61 ($1.00) | $4.36 | - 77% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.78 ($0.67) | $1.68 | - 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 ($7) | $20 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 64% | |||
Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 ($17) | $53 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 ($8) | $21 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 309 ($55) | $101 | - 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 226 ($40) | $106 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 ($4.60) | $10 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 ($1.92) | $4.71 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 ($1.70) | $6 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,499 ($625) | $439 | + 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 ($0.16) | $1.00 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 124 ($22) | $51 | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($1.71) | $8 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,600 in Tempe, Arizona you would need to make just about $2,019 (R$ 11,307) in Curitiba.
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