Cost of living in Sorocaba, Brazil vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Sorocaba (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 23 (119 NT$) | 164 NT$ | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (125 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (39 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.16 (16 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 83% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (67 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.88 (25 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (85 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.86 (30 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.69 (19 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.75 (24 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 34 (173 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (37 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 5.88 (30 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 21% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Sorocaba (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,187 (11,166 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,818 (9,279 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 262 (1,338 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,663 (8,488 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 988 (5,045 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 266 (1,358 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 71 (363 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,868 (9,536 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 475 (2,423 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (103 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 (77 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Sorocaba (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 169 (861 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 148 (755 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 439 (2,243 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 223 (1,141 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Sorocaba (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 63,625 (324,792 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.04 (21 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 149 (760 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 50 (255 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 1% | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in Sorocaba (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (75 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (214 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 226 (1,153 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 12 (60 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (60 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (76 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (31 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.40 (12 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 87% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 34 (172 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 37% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Sorocaba (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 98 (500 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (182 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 119 (606 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 127 (650 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 22 (110 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (35 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (50 NT$) | 56 NT$ | - 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,865 (14,624 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.12 (5.70 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 14% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 93 (475 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (46 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 52% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |

These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sorocaba (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 48,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 29,989 NT$ (R$ 5,875) in Sorocaba.
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