Is Phnom Penh more expensive than Curitiba?

Phnom Penh is 0.5% cheaper than Curitiba overall. Rent is 43.2% higher, groceries 35.5% more expensive, and restaurants 14.7% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Curitiba or Phnom Penh?

Curitiba has a purchasing power index of 54.9 while Phnom Penh has 23.6 (NYC = 100). Curitiba offers better purchasing power.

Curitiba vs Phnom Penh: Phnom Penh is 0.5% cheaper, rent 43% higher (2026)

Category	🇧🇷 Curitiba	🇰🇭 Phnom Penh	Difference
Cost of Living	21.5	21.4	-0.5%
Rent	9.5	13.6	+43.2%
Groceries	32.7	44.3	+35.5%
Restaurants	37.3	31.8	-14.7%
Purchasing Power	54.9	23.6	-57.0%

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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