Brazil
Curitiba
#4 Top 5 cities
A balanced major city with better organization, milder costs, and solid daily livability, though with less international depth than Sao Paulo.
Country overview
Population
1Â 948Â 626
Year-round temperatures
Day: 17°C až 25°C
Night: 10°C až 18°C
Climate
A milder subtropical climate than many Brazilian cities, with more noticeable cool nights at times.
Distance to the sea
90 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
7/10
Food cost
8/10
Business friendliness
7/10
Safety
6/10
Property crime, robbery and vehicle theft require routine caution, particularly around transport hubs and after dark, despite lower risk than in some larger cities.
Natural disaster resilience
4/10
Heavy rain can cause urban flooding and landslides, while severe storms, heat, cold spells and wildfire smoke can disrupt roads and electricity.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
9/10
Internet speed
8/10
Internet stability
8/10
Electricity stability
8/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇩🇪Germans
- 🇵🇹Portuguese
- 🇺🇸Americans
- 🇬🇧British
- 🇮🇹Italians
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Lower living costs
- +Good transport links
- +Strong civic amenities
- +Good for long-term stay
- +Pleasant atmosphere
Cons
- −Smaller job market
- −Fewer corporate opportunities
- −Smaller expat scene