Brazil
Cost of Living in Curitiba
Monthly Total
$1,262
$22,085
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$512
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$25
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/14/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$512
$8,960
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$103
$1,803
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$122
$2,135
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$84
$1,470
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$120
$2,100
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$189
$3,308
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$90
$1,575
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$42
$735
Monthly Total
$1,262
$22,085
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Living in Curitiba
Curitiba offers good value with higher quality of life. Batel and Água Verde are upscale neighborhoods. Excellent public transit (BRT) reduces car dependency. Cooler climate means higher heating costs in winter.
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