Cost of living in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 32% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil)
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Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 27% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Tainan City | Bauru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 126 NT$ (R$ 24) | R$ 38 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 140 NT$ (R$ 26) | R$ 31 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 NT$ (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 97 NT$ (R$ 18) | R$ 4.82 | + 278% | |
12 eggs, large | 79 NT$ (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 71 NT$ (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 215 NT$ (R$ 40) | R$ 34 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 111 NT$ (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 89 NT$ (R$ 17) | R$ 4.98 | + 237% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 NT$ (R$ 9) | R$ 5.65 | + 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 397 NT$ (R$ 75) | R$ 37 | + 103% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 42 NT$ (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 NT$ (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 1% | |
Housing | + 35% | |||
Housing in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 35% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Tainan City | Bauru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,325 NT$ (R$ 3,255) | R$ 2,404 | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,038 NT$ (R$ 2,262) | R$ 1,420 | + 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,787 NT$ (R$ 336) | R$ 250 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,863 NT$ (R$ 2,041) | R$ 1,698 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,308 NT$ (R$ 1,373) | R$ 1,077 | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 NT$ (R$ 150) | R$ 279 | - 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 529 NT$ (R$ 99) | R$ 85 | + 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | 12,805 NT$ (R$ 2,406) | R$ 2,104 | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,006 NT$ (R$ 565) | R$ 602 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (R$ 38) | R$ 12 | + 222% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 379 NT$ (R$ 71) | R$ 14 | + 395% | |
Clothes | + 36% | |||
Clothes in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 36% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,963 NT$ (R$ 369) | R$ 218 | + 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 990 NT$ (R$ 186) | R$ 163 | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,156 NT$ (R$ 405) | R$ 332 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,471 NT$ (R$ 464) | R$ 286 | + 62% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 26% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 866,289 NT$ (R$ 162,753) | R$ 72,761 | + 124% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 NT$ (R$ 5.29) | R$ 5.90 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 985 NT$ (R$ 185) | R$ 161 | + 15% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 299 NT$ (R$ 56) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 58% | |||
Personal Care in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 58% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Tainan City | Bauru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 NT$ (R$ 44) | R$ 23 | + 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 202 NT$ (R$ 38) | R$ 79 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 754 NT$ (R$ 142) | R$ 217 | - 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 218 NT$ (R$ 41) | R$ 18 | + 133% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 231 NT$ (R$ 43) | R$ 13 | + 234% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 208 NT$ (R$ 39) | R$ 16 | + 141% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 95 NT$ (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 124% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 NT$ (R$ 17) | R$ 4.01 | + 322% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 272 NT$ (R$ 51) | R$ 41 | + 25% | |
Entertainment | + 36% | |||
Entertainment in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 36% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Tainan City | Bauru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 671 NT$ (R$ 126) | R$ 66 | + 90% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 556 NT$ (R$ 104) | R$ 40 | + 164% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,660 NT$ (R$ 312) | R$ 132 | + 136% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,031 NT$ (R$ 194) | R$ 104 | + 86% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 NT$ (R$ 52) | R$ 22 | + 140% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 92 NT$ (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 NT$ (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,729 NT$ (R$ 2,016) | R$ 3,568 | - 44% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 NT$ (R$ 0.94) | R$ 0.81 | + 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 988 NT$ (R$ 186) | R$ 104 | + 78% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 95 NT$ (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 81% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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