Cost of Living Comparison Between Sao Paulo and Curitiba 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Curitiba is 15.4% lower than in Sao Paulo (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Curitiba is 22.0% lower than in Sao Paulo | |
| Rent Prices in Curitiba are 41.4% lower than in Sao Paulo | |
| Restaurant Prices in Curitiba are 28.2% lower than in Sao Paulo | |
| Groceries Prices in Curitiba are 15.7% lower than in Sao Paulo | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Curitiba is 28.0% higher than in Sao Paulo | |
Restaurants | Sao Paulo Edit |
Curitiba Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 R$ | 28.95 R$ | -27.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 250.00 R$ | 150.00 R$ | -40.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 40.00 R$ | 33.50 R$ | -16.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 11.00 R$ | 10.00 R$ | -9.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 20.00 R$ | 18.00 R$ | -10.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 10.56 R$ | 9.77 R$ | -7.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 6.54 R$ | 5.60 R$ | -14.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 4.43 R$ | 3.75 R$ | -15.2 % |
Markets | Sao Paulo Edit |
Curitiba Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 20.03 R$ | 19.03 R$ | -5.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 8.70 R$ | 7.21 R$ | -17.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.03 R$ | 2.84 R$ | -6.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 13.75 R$ | 9.88 R$ | -28.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 24.81 R$ | 22.68 R$ | -8.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.64 R$ | 9.69 R$ | +0.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 19.75 R$ | 19.12 R$ | -3.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.77 R$ | 4.31 R$ | -25.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 4.44 R$ | 2.46 R$ | -44.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.20 R$ | 2.09 R$ | -34.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.38 R$ | 3.24 R$ | -25.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.27 R$ | 2.45 R$ | -25.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.19 R$ | 2.33 R$ | -27.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.10 R$ | 3.08 R$ | -39.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.95 R$ | 3.54 R$ | -10.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 45.00 R$ | 40.00 R$ | -11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.14 R$ | 6.28 R$ | -12.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 14.80 R$ | 13.44 R$ | -9.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 R$ | 12.00 R$ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Sao Paulo Edit |
Curitiba Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 R$ | 6.00 R$ | +20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 250.00 R$ | 242.00 R$ | -3.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.00 R$ | 6.25 R$ | +4.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 6.84 R$ | 5.63 R$ | -17.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 49.00 R$ | 50.00 R$ | +2.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 21.07 R$ | 22.33 R$ | +5.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 120,000.00 R$ | 110,000.00 R$ | -8.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 154,323.74 R$ | 140,046.25 R$ | -9.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sao Paulo Edit |
Curitiba Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 325.45 R$ | 400.91 R$ | +23.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 78.80 R$ | 87.99 R$ | +11.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 111.64 R$ | 110.30 R$ | -1.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sao Paulo Edit |
Curitiba Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 153.40 R$ | 126.04 R$ | -17.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 185.00 R$ | 93.75 R$ | -49.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 40.00 R$ | 35.00 R$ | -12.5 % |
Childcare | Sao Paulo Edit |
Curitiba Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,462.90 R$ | 1,423.83 R$ | -42.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 67,500.00 R$ | 37,800.00 R$ | -44.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sao Paulo Edit |
Curitiba Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 291.35 R$ | 269.35 R$ | -7.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 270.31 R$ | 249.33 R$ | -7.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 458.58 R$ | 421.50 R$ | -8.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 409.30 R$ | 331.33 R$ | -19.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Sao Paulo Edit |
Curitiba Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,977.08 R$ | 1,828.12 R$ | -38.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,161.43 R$ | 1,270.59 R$ | -41.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,464.10 R$ | 3,123.53 R$ | -42.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,990.00 R$ | 2,328.53 R$ | -41.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sao Paulo Edit |
Curitiba Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,265.58 R$ | 907.23 R$ | -28.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 893.63 R$ | 658.04 R$ | -26.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sao Paulo Edit |
Curitiba Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,442.08 R$ | 2,438.71 R$ | -0.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 10.88 | 10.32 | -5.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 321 | 104 |
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| Cost of Living in Guarulhos | 11.37 miles |
| Cost of Living in Santo Andre | 11.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sao Bernardo do Campo | 12.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Osasco | 14.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Embu das Artes | 18.93 miles |
| Cost of Living in Barueri | 19.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ferraz de Vasconcelos | 20.26 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cotia | 21.50 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Joinville | 81.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in Balneario Camboriu | 139.95 miles |
| Cost of Living in Florianopolis | 188.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Itapetininga | 192.74 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lages | 228.32 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sorocaba | 229.70 miles |
| Cost of Living in Embu das Artes | 233.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Praia Grande | 240.78 miles |
| Cost of Living in Londrina | 241.89 miles |