Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 4% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 225 NT$ (R$ 44) | R$ 35 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 129 NT$ (R$ 25) | R$ 20 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100 NT$ (R$ 20) | R$ 30 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ (R$ 18) | R$ 4.00 | + 348% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 89 NT$ (R$ 17) | R$ 24 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 209 NT$ (R$ 41) | R$ 9 | + 354% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 172 NT$ (R$ 34) | R$ 30 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 NT$ (R$ 30) | R$ 9 | + 238% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 185 NT$ (R$ 36) | R$ 10 | + 263% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 NT$ (R$ 13) | R$ 60 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 511 NT$ (R$ 100) | R$ 120 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 61 NT$ (R$ 12) | R$ 6.00 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 NT$ (R$ 4.68) | R$ 3.00 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 11% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,293 NT$ (R$ 6,314) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,203 NT$ (R$ 3,363) | R$ 1,450 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,032 NT$ (R$ 397) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,244 NT$ (R$ 3,371) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,286 NT$ (R$ 2,011) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,437 NT$ (R$ 281) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 700 NT$ (R$ 137) | R$ 70 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 19,625 NT$ (R$ 3,837) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,404 NT$ (R$ 665) | R$ 300 | + 122% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 293 NT$ (R$ 57) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 304 NT$ (R$ 59) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 136% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 136% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,386 NT$ (R$ 466) | R$ 80 | + 483% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,066 NT$ (R$ 208) | R$ 60 | + 247% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,460 NT$ (R$ 481) | R$ 500 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,701 NT$ (R$ 528) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 114% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,075,140 NT$ (R$ 210,204) | R$ 15,000 | + 1301% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 NT$ (R$ 5.44) | R$ 4.46 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 NT$ (R$ 391) | R$ 227 | + 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 428 NT$ (R$ 84) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 13% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 208 NT$ (R$ 41) | R$ 20 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 NT$ (R$ 59) | R$ 50 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 NT$ (R$ 196) | R$ 300 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 298 NT$ (R$ 58) | R$ 20 | + 191% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 NT$ (R$ 33) | R$ 27 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 239 NT$ (R$ 47) | R$ 36 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 58 NT$ (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 82 NT$ (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 354 NT$ (R$ 69) | R$ 60 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 41% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 613 NT$ (R$ 120) | R$ 200 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 543 NT$ (R$ 106) | R$ 80 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,779 NT$ (R$ 543) | R$ 300 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,134 NT$ (R$ 222) | R$ 80 | + 177% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 286 NT$ (R$ 56) | R$ 80 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 NT$ (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 143% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 131 NT$ (R$ 26) | R$ 5.00 | + 414% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,294 NT$ (R$ 2,599) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 NT$ (R$ 2.27) | R$ 0.50 | + 353% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,391 NT$ (R$ 272) | R$ 300 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 112 NT$ (R$ 22) | R$ 5.00 | + 339% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 69 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least R$ 24,369 (124,640 NT$) in Taichung City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 18,000 in Paulinia.
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