Cost of living in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
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Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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João Pessoa | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (159 NT$) | 138 NT$ | + 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 (207 NT$) | 123 NT$ | + 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (61 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.65 (36 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (64 NT$) | 77 NT$ | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (49 NT$) | 110 NT$ | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 19 (121 NT$) | 218 NT$ | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (64 NT$) | 144 NT$ | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (38 NT$) | 137 NT$ | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.48 (35 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 52 (331 NT$) | 425 NT$ | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (56 NT$) | 50 NT$ | + 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.23 (33 NT$) | 43 NT$ | - 23% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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João Pessoa | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,972 (18,926 NT$) | 28,669 NT$ | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,703 (10,843 NT$) | 17,504 NT$ | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 194 (1,237 NT$) | 2,334 NT$ | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,475 (15,761 NT$) | 16,029 NT$ | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,425 (9,074 NT$) | 10,702 NT$ | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 191 (1,218 NT$) | 1,175 NT$ | + 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 64 (409 NT$) | 693 NT$ | - 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,911 (12,171 NT$) | 14,136 NT$ | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 610 (3,885 NT$) | 2,919 NT$ | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (125 NT$) | 217 NT$ | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (88 NT$) | 258 NT$ | - 66% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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João Pessoa | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 185 (1,178 NT$) | 1,784 NT$ | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 192 (1,224 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 370 (2,358 NT$) | 2,322 NT$ | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 290 (1,849 NT$) | 3,286 NT$ | - 44% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in João Pessoa (Brazil) is about the same as in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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João Pessoa | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 94,352 (600,774 NT$) | 909,474 NT$ | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.49 (35 NT$) | 36 NT$ | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 215 (1,368 NT$) | 1,115 NT$ | + 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 37 (234 NT$) | 270 NT$ | - 14% | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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João Pessoa | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 26 (166 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 26 (167 NT$) | 344 NT$ | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 188 (1,198 NT$) | 1,712 NT$ | - 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (104 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (69 NT$) | 174 NT$ | - 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (121 NT$) | 157 NT$ | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (41 NT$) | 74 NT$ | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.85 (25 NT$) | 69 NT$ | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 44 (279 NT$) | 357 NT$ | - 22% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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João Pessoa | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 60 (380 NT$) | 712 NT$ | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 49 (309 NT$) | 506 NT$ | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 190 (1,208 NT$) | 2,025 NT$ | - 40% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 207 (1,315 NT$) | 1,510 NT$ | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 15 (95 NT$) | 288 NT$ | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (72 NT$) | 118 NT$ | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (60 NT$) | 120 NT$ | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,182 (20,260 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | + 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.43 (9 NT$) | 7 NT$ | + 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 92 (584 NT$) | 1,363 NT$ | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (49 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 158 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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