Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 17% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil)
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| Food | + 53% | |||
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| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 53% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Taichung City | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 225 NT$ (R$ 37) | R$ 45 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 129 NT$ (R$ 21) | R$ 34 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100 NT$ (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 87 NT$ (R$ 14) | R$ 5.72 | + 150% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 89 NT$ (R$ 15) | R$ 14 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 209 NT$ (R$ 34) | R$ 7 | + 428% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 172 NT$ (R$ 28) | R$ 26 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 NT$ (R$ 26) | R$ 7 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 185 NT$ (R$ 30) | R$ 6 | + 399% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 NT$ (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 511 NT$ (R$ 84) | R$ 41 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 61 NT$ (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 NT$ (R$ 3.94) | R$ 4.08 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 28% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Taichung City | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,293 NT$ (R$ 5,310) | R$ 3,249 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,203 NT$ (R$ 2,829) | R$ 1,929 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,882 NT$ (R$ 309) | R$ 689 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,244 NT$ (R$ 2,835) | R$ 2,211 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,286 NT$ (R$ 1,691) | R$ 1,350 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,323 NT$ (R$ 218) | R$ 680 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 700 NT$ (R$ 115) | R$ 75 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 19,625 NT$ (R$ 3,227) | R$ 1,908 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,404 NT$ (R$ 560) | R$ 574 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 293 NT$ (R$ 48) | R$ 33 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 304 NT$ (R$ 50) | R$ 18 | + 183% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 10% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Taichung City | Campinas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,386 NT$ (R$ 392) | R$ 262 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,066 NT$ (R$ 175) | R$ 204 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,460 NT$ (R$ 405) | R$ 394 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,701 NT$ (R$ 444) | R$ 267 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 17% cheaper than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Taichung City | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,075,140 NT$ (R$ 176,775) | R$ 131,884 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 NT$ (R$ 4.57) | R$ 5.76 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 736 NT$ (R$ 121) | R$ 248 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 427 NT$ (R$ 70) | R$ 41 | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 29% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Taichung City | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 208 NT$ (R$ 34) | R$ 15 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 NT$ (R$ 49) | R$ 54 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 NT$ (R$ 164) | R$ 359 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 298 NT$ (R$ 49) | R$ 13 | + 269% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 NT$ (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 239 NT$ (R$ 39) | R$ 12 | + 224% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 58 NT$ (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 82 NT$ (R$ 14) | R$ 3.46 | + 290% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 354 NT$ (R$ 58) | R$ 59 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 25% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Taichung City | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 582 NT$ (R$ 96) | R$ 100 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 543 NT$ (R$ 89) | R$ 66 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,779 NT$ (R$ 457) | R$ 176 | + 159% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,134 NT$ (R$ 186) | R$ 218 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 286 NT$ (R$ 47) | R$ 25 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 NT$ (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 126% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 131 NT$ (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 112% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,294 NT$ (R$ 2,186) | R$ 3,031 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 NT$ (R$ 1.91) | R$ 1.30 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,391 NT$ (R$ 229) | R$ 124 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 NT$ (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 75% | |
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TOTAL | + 17% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 399 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2022.
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