Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 13% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil)
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| Food | + 43% | |||
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| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 43% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Taichung City | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 188 NT$ (R$ 35) | R$ 45 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 136 NT$ (R$ 26) | R$ 43 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 104 NT$ (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 86 NT$ (R$ 16) | R$ 5.74 | + 181% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 97 NT$ (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 189 NT$ (R$ 35) | R$ 8 | + 322% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 172 NT$ (R$ 32) | R$ 35 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 158 NT$ (R$ 30) | R$ 14 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 NT$ (R$ 26) | R$ 7 | + 261% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 62 NT$ (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 469 NT$ (R$ 88) | R$ 55 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 NT$ (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 NT$ (R$ 5.55) | R$ 5.21 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 30% 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 | 38,088 NT$ (R$ 7,153) | R$ 4,175 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,956 NT$ (R$ 3,748) | R$ 3,145 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,429 NT$ (R$ 644) | R$ 413 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,712 NT$ (R$ 2,951) | R$ 3,244 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,279 NT$ (R$ 1,930) | R$ 2,379 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,667 NT$ (R$ 313) | R$ 394 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 691 NT$ (R$ 130) | R$ 103 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,918 NT$ (R$ 3,365) | R$ 1,884 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 NT$ (R$ 563) | R$ 498 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 293 NT$ (R$ 55) | R$ 31 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 304 NT$ (R$ 57) | R$ 23 | + 152% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 10% cheaper than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Taichung City | Campinas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,335 NT$ (R$ 439) | R$ 339 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,142 NT$ (R$ 214) | R$ 336 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,643 NT$ (R$ 496) | R$ 538 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,743 NT$ (R$ 515) | R$ 355 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 24% 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 | 1,084,640 NT$ (R$ 203,694) | R$ 137,889 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (R$ 5.57) | R$ 6 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 449 NT$ (R$ 84) | R$ 243 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 446 NT$ (R$ 84) | R$ 37 | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 38% 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) | 206 NT$ (R$ 39) | R$ 24 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 475 NT$ (R$ 89) | R$ 50 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 NT$ (R$ 188) | R$ 369 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 298 NT$ (R$ 56) | R$ 13 | + 322% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 NT$ (R$ 31) | R$ 15 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 239 NT$ (R$ 45) | R$ 24 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 58 NT$ (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 82 NT$ (R$ 15) | R$ 5.70 | + 171% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 354 NT$ (R$ 67) | R$ 67 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 27% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Taichung City | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 590 NT$ (R$ 111) | R$ 134 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 494 NT$ (R$ 93) | R$ 62 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,779 NT$ (R$ 522) | R$ 350 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,167 NT$ (R$ 219) | R$ 241 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 286 NT$ (R$ 54) | R$ 35 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 NT$ (R$ 23) | R$ 18 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 131 NT$ (R$ 25) | R$ 14 | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,715 NT$ (R$ 2,763) | R$ 3,036 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 NT$ (R$ 2.18) | R$ 1.42 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,299 NT$ (R$ 244) | R$ 129 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 NT$ (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 82% | |
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TOTAL | + 13% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 425 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
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