Cost of Living Comparison Between Curitiba and Sao Paulo 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Sao Paulo are 18.5% higher than in Curitiba (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Sao Paulo are 27.4% higher than in Curitiba | |
| Rent Prices in Sao Paulo are 65.2% higher than in Curitiba | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sao Paulo are 40.5% higher than in Curitiba | |
| Groceries Prices in Sao Paulo are 17.7% higher than in Curitiba | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sao Paulo is 19.3% lower than in Curitiba | |
Restaurants | Curitiba Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 28.00 R$ | 40.00 R$ | +42.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 150.00 R$ | 250.00 R$ | +66.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 33.50 R$ | 40.00 R$ | +19.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 R$ | 10.00 R$ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 17.00 R$ | 20.00 R$ | +17.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 9.77 R$ | 10.18 R$ | +4.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 5.59 R$ | 6.39 R$ | +14.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.69 R$ | 4.51 R$ | +22.2 % |
Markets | Curitiba Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 18.94 R$ | 20.07 R$ | +6.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 7.08 R$ | 8.78 R$ | +24.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.93 R$ | 2.95 R$ | +0.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 9.90 R$ | 13.46 R$ | +36.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 22.91 R$ | 24.36 R$ | +6.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.03 R$ | 9.72 R$ | -3.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 19.58 R$ | 19.98 R$ | +2.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4.18 R$ | 5.75 R$ | +37.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.41 R$ | 4.32 R$ | +79.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.04 R$ | 3.22 R$ | +57.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.12 R$ | 4.27 R$ | +36.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.34 R$ | 3.10 R$ | +32.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.28 R$ | 2.89 R$ | +26.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.04 R$ | 5.15 R$ | +69.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.66 R$ | 4.05 R$ | +10.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 40.00 R$ | 45.00 R$ | +12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.70 R$ | 7.37 R$ | +9.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 13.81 R$ | 15.54 R$ | +12.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 R$ | 12.00 R$ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Curitiba Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 6.00 R$ | 5.00 R$ | -16.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 242.00 R$ | 240.00 R$ | -0.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.00 R$ | 6.00 R$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 5.23 R$ | 6.84 R$ | +30.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 R$ | 49.00 R$ | -2.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 22.23 R$ | 21.06 R$ | -5.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 100,000.00 R$ | 120,000.00 R$ | +20.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 138,055.50 R$ | 154,265.76 R$ | +11.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Curitiba Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 408.06 R$ | 320.89 R$ | -21.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 86.79 R$ | 80.31 R$ | -7.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 111.28 R$ | 110.05 R$ | -1.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Curitiba Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 125.68 R$ | 153.50 R$ | +22.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 93.33 R$ | 181.36 R$ | +94.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 35.00 R$ | 45.00 R$ | +28.6 % |
Childcare | Curitiba Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,423.83 R$ | 2,363.24 R$ | +66.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 39,100.00 R$ | 65,952.38 R$ | +68.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Curitiba Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 273.69 R$ | 288.65 R$ | +5.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 254.29 R$ | 268.59 R$ | +5.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 427.89 R$ | 449.28 R$ | +5.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 336.15 R$ | 394.30 R$ | +17.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Curitiba Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,810.00 R$ | 2,971.11 R$ | +64.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,256.25 R$ | 2,098.53 R$ | +67.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,131.25 R$ | 5,475.68 R$ | +74.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,480.31 R$ | 3,788.89 R$ | +52.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Curitiba Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 927.73 R$ | 1,247.38 R$ | +34.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 699.65 R$ | 882.54 R$ | +26.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Curitiba Edit |
Sao Paulo Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,345.67 R$ | 2,410.68 R$ | +2.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 10.04 | 11.07 | +10.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 101 | 307 |
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