Cost of living
Curitiba compared to Santa Helena
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Overview comparison
CuritibaSanta Helena
Consumer prices in Curitiba are roughly 7% higher than in Santa Helena.
Cost of living
| Item | Curitiba | Santa Helena |
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| Total with rent one person | 794 | 837 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,961 | 1,707 |
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| Without rent one person | 471 | 527 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,420 | 1,432 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 411.13 | 390.76 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 603.16 | 523.8 |
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| Food person | 224 | 328 |
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| Food family | 613 | 653 |
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| Transport person | 80.66 | 61.37 |
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| Transport family | 207.69 | 171.09 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.34 years | 74.79 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Curitiba | Santa Helena |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.73 | 5.41 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 27.75 | 46.98 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.54 | 8.06 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.71 | 1.55 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.98 | 3.74 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.01 | 1.19 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Curitiba | Santa Helena |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 369.71 | 367.02 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 203.91 | 207.06 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 626.18 | 497.31 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 535.78 | 385.89 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 92.5 | 79.59 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 145.06 | 132.74 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 21.57 | 15.24 |
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Transportation
| Item | Curitiba | Santa Helena |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.28 | 11.92 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,751 | 1,194 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,358 | 958 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 | 0.87 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 54.46% | 43.02% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.29 | 8.54 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.93 | 0.87 |
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Groceries
| Item | Curitiba | Santa Helena |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 | 0.79 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.06 | 0.44 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.74 | 1.8 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.57 | 8.27 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.03 | 3.42 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.77 | 7.99 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.01 | 1.21 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 | 0.46 |
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Other
| Item | Curitiba | Santa Helena |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.71 | 21.16 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.22 | 4.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 34.4 | 78.22 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.09 | 8.68 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.26 | 50.21 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 75.62 | 109.72 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 250.25 | 290.92 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,726 | 6,926 |
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