Curitiba

🇧🇷Brazil•South America

City Score

"A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure."

City Metrics

Cost of Living36

Safety52

Healthcare64

Career Opportunities56

Climate63

Transport60

Air Quality60.5

Family Friendliness61.33

Education57

Top Neighborhoods

Central Core

Historic Quarter

Modern Suburbs

Housing Reality

Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

Getting Around

Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▸Is Curitiba a good place to live?

Curitiba scores 56/100 overall. It is relatively expensive (cost score: 36/100), moderately safe (safety: 52/100), and has decent healthcare (healthcare: 64/100). Top neighborhoods include Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs.

▸What is the cost of living in Curitiba?

Curitiba has a cost of living score of 36/100 (higher = more affordable). Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

▸How do I get around Curitiba?

Curitiba has a transport score of 60/100. Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

▸What are the best neighborhoods in Curitiba?

The most recommended neighborhoods in Curitiba are Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs. A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure.

▸Is Curitiba safe for expats?

Curitiba has a safety score of 52/100. The city moderately safe and has an air quality score of 60.5/100.

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