Cost of living in Maceió, Brazil vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Maceió (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 19 (98 NT$) | 164 NT$ | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (135 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (36 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.84 (19 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 80% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 5.81 (29 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.19 (21 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (81 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (36 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.89 (20 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.78 (24 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 (189 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (35 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.81 (14 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 63% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Maceió (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,261 (11,451 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,477 (7,481 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 392 (1,984 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,337 (6,773 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 921 (4,667 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 694 (3,513 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 342% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 71 (361 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,809 (9,164 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 458 (2,321 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 16 (83 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (57 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 88% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Maceió (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 146 (737 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 162 (819 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 290 (1,469 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 237 (1,202 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Maceió (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 79,442 (402,396 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.40 (22 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 177 (898 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 11% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (153 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 39% | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Maceió (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (74 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 23 (115 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 197 (997 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (83 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (54 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 75% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (81 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.49 (23 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 76% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.94 (15 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 84% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 30 (152 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Maceió (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 65 (330 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 38 (191 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 140 (710 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 118 (597 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (89 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (41 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (37 NT$) | 56 NT$ | - 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,493 (17,694 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.08 (5.47 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 95 (482 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (38 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Maceió (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 51,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 31,774 NT$ (R$ 6,273) in Maceió.
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