Cost of living
Curitiba compared to Rio de Janeiro
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Overview comparison
CuritibaRio de Janeiro
Consumer prices in Rio de Janeiro are roughly 9% higher than in Curitiba.
Cost of living
| Item | Curitiba | Rio de Janeiro |
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| Total with rent one person | 794 | 958 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,961 | 2,288 |
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| Without rent one person | 471 | 495 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,420 | 1,365 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 411.13 | 353.11 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 603.16 | 466.9 |
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| Food person | 224 | 253 |
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| Food family | 613 | 729 |
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| Transport person | 80.66 | 68.34 |
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| Transport family | 207.69 | 173.68 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.34 years | 76.45 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Curitiba | Rio de Janeiro |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.73 | 4.27 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 27.75 | 58.17 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.54 | 7.96 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.71 | 1.54 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.98 | 2.82 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.01 | 1.1 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Curitiba | Rio de Janeiro |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 369.71 | 342.02 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 203.91 | 205.03 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 626.18 | 549.09 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 535.78 | 321.19 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 92.5 | 70.82 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 145.06 | 148.17 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 21.57 | 18.67 |
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Transportation
| Item | Curitiba | Rio de Janeiro |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.28 | 11.83 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,751 | 1,435 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,358 | 856 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 | 0.98 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 54.46% | 45.67% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.29 | 8.21 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.93 | 1.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | Curitiba | Rio de Janeiro |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 | 1.12 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.06 | 0.49 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.74 | 2 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.57 | 6.24 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.03 | 3.98 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.77 | 6.58 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.01 | 1.18 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 | 0.38 |
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Other
| Item | Curitiba | Rio de Janeiro |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.71 | 22.01 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.22 | 3.82 |
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| Doctors visit | 34.4 | 86.44 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.09 | 8.1 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.26 | 55.69 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 75.62 | 148.46 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 250.25 | 294.64 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,726 | 9,368 |
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