Cost of living in Teresina, Brazil vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Teresina (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (103 NT$) | 164 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 22 (112 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (46 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.12 (21 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (36 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.21 (21 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (84 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.46 (27 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.82 (19 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.61 (23 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (182 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.82 (29 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.42 (17 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Teresina (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,618 (8,105 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,081 (5,417 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 369 (1,848 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,425 (7,139 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 865 (4,335 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 493 (2,467 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 210% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 113 (565 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,517 (7,597 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 413 (2,066 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 13 (63 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (48 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Teresina (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 200 (1,002 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 173 (866 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 314 (1,571 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 205 (1,027 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Teresina (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 63,667 (318,922 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.09 (20 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 167 (838 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 43 (216 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Teresina (Brazil) is 62% 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$ 49 (246 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 155 (776 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 11 (55 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 (41 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (67 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.25 (21 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.70 (24 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 (131 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Teresina (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 89 (445 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (179 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 130 (651 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 167 (839 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 10 (50 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (38 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (36 NT$) | 56 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,650 (13,274 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.76 (9 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 121 (608 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (48 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 180 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Teresina (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 47,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 28,941 NT$ (R$ 5,777) in Teresina.
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