🇧🇷 Brazil · #441 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Curitiba

Close to the Brazil average

Ranked #441 of 546 cities · More expensive than 19.2% of cities worldwide

Compared to Brazil average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Curitiba

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom BRL 2,328/mo ≈ $457 BRL 1,513/mo ≈ $297 35%
3-Bedroom BRL 4,047/mo ≈ $795 BRL 2,860/mo ≈ $562 35%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
0.0% Average
Rent
-1.6% Average
Groceries
-1.4% Average
Restaurants
+2.5% Average
Purchasing Power
+3.1% Average

Living in Curitiba: What to Expect

Curitiba is average by global standards (ranked #441 of 546 cities). It is 0.0% more expensive than the Brazil average, based on 14 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Brazil earning BRL 291,741 gross take home BRL 17,845/month after tax (26.6% effective rate). See full Brazil tax calculator →

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