Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs Wuxi, China
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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (30元) | 46元 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 29 (34元) | 32元 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (8元) | 13元 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.45 (4.06元) | 16元 | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (8元) | 15元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.86 (5.72元) | 7元 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (20元) | 40元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (7元) | 15元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.34 (3.93元) | 8元 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.76 (5.60元) | 9元 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 (46元) | 109元 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (8元) | 8元 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.35 (3.94元) | 10元 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,482 (2,920元) | 5,152元 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,757 (2,067元) | 3,017元 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 531 (625元) | 616元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,970 (2,318元) | 3,977元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,172 (1,379元) | 2,477元 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 236 (277元) | 1,059元 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (104元) | 98元 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,760 (2,070元) | 2,789元 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 453 (533元) | 1,109元 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (27元) | 34元 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (21元) | 38元 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 251 (295元) | 801元 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 180 (212元) | 402元 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 349 (411元) | 694元 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 (278元) | 437元 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is about the same as in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 114,642 (134,872元) | 167,519元 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.14 (4.88元) | 7元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 223 (262元) | 224元 | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 44 (51元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (20元) | 50元 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 57 (67元) | 84元 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 217 (255元) | 585元 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (16元) | 38元 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (14元) | 53元 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (18元) | 45元 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.61 (7元) | 9元 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.79 (4.46元) | 12元 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (47元) | 42元 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 99 (116元) | 141元 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 44 (52元) | 95元 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 309 (363元) | 852元 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 218 (257元) | 354元 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (30元) | 65元 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (14元) | 36元 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (11元) | 33元 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,499 (4,116元) | 2,900元 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 (1.04元) | 0.39元 | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 126 (149元) | 578元 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (11元) | 19元 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,010 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Wuxi (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 15,000元 in Wuxi you would need to make just about 10,192元 (R$ 8,664) in Curitiba.
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