Cost of living in Belford Roxo, Brazil vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Belford Roxo (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 16 (81 NT$) | 164 NT$ | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 20 (101 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (41 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.36 (17 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 82% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 4.42 (22 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.97 (25 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 (123 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.52 (28 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.91 (15 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 1.60 (8 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 427 NT$ | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6.00 (30 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.43 (17 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 55% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Belford Roxo (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,916 (14,674 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,805 (14,113 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 70 (352 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,845 (14,316 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 5,400 (27,172 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 268% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 50 (252 NT$) | 795 NT$ | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 176 (886 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | 14,258 NT$ | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 600 (3,019 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 10 (50 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (50 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Belford Roxo (Brazil) is about the same as in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 100 (503 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 75% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 200 (1,006 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 1,000 (5,032 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | + 126% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 900 (4,529 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | + 80% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Belford Roxo (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 798,742 NT$ | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.85 (19 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 300 (1,510 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | + 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 253 NT$ | - | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Belford Roxo (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 246 NT$ | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 201 NT$ | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 820 NT$ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 229 NT$ | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 219 NT$ | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 5.00 (25 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 88% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 95 NT$ | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.50 (13 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 87% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (50 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 82% | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Belford Roxo (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 18 (91 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 87% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 556 NT$ | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,218 NT$ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 150 (755 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 5.00 (25 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 91% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 1.60 (8 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 91% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 3.00 (15 NT$) | 56 NT$ | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 12,433 NT$ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 3.00 (15 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 203% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 988 NT$ | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 95 NT$ | - | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Belford Roxo (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 57,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 52,575 NT$ (R$ 10,449) in Belford Roxo.
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