Is Curitiba more expensive than Ulaanbaatar?

Curitiba is 0.6% cheaper than Ulaanbaatar overall. Rent is 43.6% lower, groceries 20.0% cheaper, and restaurants 31.4% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Ulaanbaatar or Curitiba?

Ulaanbaatar has a purchasing power index of 41.0 while Curitiba has 53.4 (NYC = 100). Curitiba offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar vs 🇧🇷 Curitiba

2026

Curitiba is 0.6% cheaper

Category	🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar	🇧🇷 Curitiba	Difference
Cost of Living	36.2	36.0	-0.6%
Rent	17.2	9.7	-43.6%
Groceries	43.0	34.4	-20.0%
Restaurants	27.4	36.0	+31.4%
Purchasing Power	41.0	53.4	+30.2%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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