Cost of Living in Curitiba
Summary of cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,809,892.7CL$ (10,961.2R$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 493,936.2CL$ (2,991.4R$), excluding rent.
- Curitiba is 54.0% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Curitiba is, on average, 72.8% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 4,953.54 CL$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 29,721.24 CL$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 5,853.43 CL$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1,981.42 CL$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3,137.24 CL$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 1,973.16 CL$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1,070.26 CL$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 637.96 CL$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 890.46 CL$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1,252.25 CL$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 491.73 CL$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2,009.19 CL$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3,365.34 CL$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1,697.93 CL$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 3,239.58 CL$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 850.63 CL$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 395.62 CL$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 400.66 CL$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 500.78 CL$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 392.28 CL$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 381.85 CL$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 568.38 CL$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 650.42 CL$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6,604.72 CL$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1,114.49 CL$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1,998.32 CL$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 2,060.67 CL$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 990.71 CL$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 59,442.48 CL$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1,073.27 CL$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1,062.93 CL$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 4,991.52 CL$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1,138.63 CL$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 19,630,880.11 CL$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 26,034,798.63 CL$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 64,924.48 CL$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 10,896.29 CL$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 19,011.09 CL$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 24,185.48 CL$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 16,211.59 CL$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 5,779.13 CL$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 325,832.87 CL$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 9,082,150.98 CL$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 54,698.09 CL$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 42,426.99 CL$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 76,056.50 CL$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 60,935.94 CL$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 382,624.92 CL$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 243,014.86 CL$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 649,001.48 CL$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 444,847.34 CL$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 173,652.67 CL$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 124,225.21 CL$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 497,848.61 CL$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.97 | |
Prices in Curitiba
This city had 654 entries in the past 12 months by 47 different contributors.
Last update: 16 January 2026
Last update: 16 January 2026
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