Cost of Living in Curitiba
Summary of cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,261.2 (R$11,475.7), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $620.3 (R$3,148.2), excluding rent.
- Curitiba is 60.2% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Curitiba is, on average, 83.9% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $7.88 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $39.41 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $8.67 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $2.86 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $4.73 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $2.92 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.15 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $0.88 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.04 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $1.58 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.60 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $2.35 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $4.43 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $2.19 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $4.53 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $0.83 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.45 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.45 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.56 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.38 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.34 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $0.77 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $0.87 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $7.88 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.34 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.70 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $2.96 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.18 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $70.93 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $1.28 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $1.27 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $5.96 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.34 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $23,426.14 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $32,451.35 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $92.94 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $15.26 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $22.71 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $26.58 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $18.83 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $6.90 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $376.02 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $11,248.58 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $56.40 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $50.94 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $94.42 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $74.43 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $497.55 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $281.04 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $755.53 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $521.31 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $219.91 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $159.64 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $661.27 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.25 | |
Prices in Curitiba
This city had 1071 entries in the past 12 months by 70 different contributors.
Last update: 11 June 2026
Last update: 11 June 2026
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