Is Brasilia more expensive than Curitiba?

Brasilia is 0.9% more expensive than Curitiba overall. Rent is 15.8% higher, groceries 7.0% more expensive, and restaurants 1.6% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Curitiba or Brasilia?

Curitiba has a purchasing power index of 54.9 while Brasilia has 65.0 (NYC = 100). Brasilia offers better purchasing power.

Curitiba vs Brasilia: Brasilia is 0.9% more expensive, rent 16% higher (2026)

Category	🇧🇷 Curitiba	🇧🇷 Brasilia	Difference
Cost of Living	21.5	21.7	+0.9%
Rent	9.5	11.0	+15.8%
Groceries	32.7	35.0	+7.0%
Restaurants	37.3	37.9	+1.6%
Purchasing Power	54.9	65.0	+18.4%

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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