Is Curitiba more expensive than Belo Horizonte?

Curitiba is 2.9% more expensive than Belo Horizonte overall. Rent is 8.7% lower, groceries 3.2% more expensive, and restaurants 13.0% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Belo Horizonte or Curitiba?

Belo Horizonte has a purchasing power index of 50.3 while Curitiba has 54.9 (NYC = 100). Curitiba offers better purchasing power.

Belo Horizonte vs Curitiba: Curitiba is 2.9% more expensive, rent 9% lower (2026)

Category	🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte	🇧🇷 Curitiba	Difference
Cost of Living	20.9	21.5	+2.9%
Rent	10.4	9.5	-8.7%
Groceries	31.7	32.7	+3.2%
Restaurants	33.0	37.3	+13.0%
Purchasing Power	50.3	54.9	+9.1%

Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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