Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 187% | |||
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Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 187% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 225 NT$ (R$ 46) | R$ 20 | + 123% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 129 NT$ (R$ 26) | R$ 22 | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100 NT$ (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 119% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ (R$ 19) | R$ 4.12 | + 351% | |
12 eggs, large | 89 NT$ (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 149% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 209 NT$ (R$ 42) | R$ 4.21 | + 905% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 172 NT$ (R$ 35) | R$ 17 | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 NT$ (R$ 32) | R$ 5.46 | + 478% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 185 NT$ (R$ 38) | R$ 3.82 | + 883% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 NT$ (R$ 13) | R$ 4.61 | + 188% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 511 NT$ (R$ 103) | R$ 36 | + 185% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 61 NT$ (R$ 12) | R$ 5.82 | + 113% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 NT$ (R$ 4.85) | R$ 3.42 | + 42% | |
Housing | + 119% | |||
Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 119% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,293 NT$ (R$ 6,544) | R$ 1,618 | + 304% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,203 NT$ (R$ 3,486) | R$ 1,081 | + 222% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,032 NT$ (R$ 412) | R$ 369 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,244 NT$ (R$ 3,494) | R$ 1,425 | + 145% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,286 NT$ (R$ 2,084) | R$ 865 | + 141% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,437 NT$ (R$ 291) | R$ 493 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 700 NT$ (R$ 142) | R$ 113 | + 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | 19,625 NT$ (R$ 3,977) | R$ 1,517 | + 162% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,404 NT$ (R$ 690) | R$ 413 | + 67% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 293 NT$ (R$ 59) | R$ 13 | + 374% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 304 NT$ (R$ 62) | R$ 10 | + 538% | |
Clothes | + 61% | |||
Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 61% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,386 NT$ (R$ 483) | R$ 200 | + 142% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,066 NT$ (R$ 216) | R$ 173 | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,460 NT$ (R$ 499) | R$ 314 | + 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,701 NT$ (R$ 547) | R$ 205 | + 167% | |
Transportation | + 144% | |||
Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 144% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,075,140 NT$ (R$ 217,870) | R$ 63,667 | + 242% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 NT$ (R$ 5.64) | R$ 4.09 | + 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 NT$ (R$ 405) | R$ 167 | + 142% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 428 NT$ (R$ 87) | R$ 43 | + 101% | |
Personal Care | + 150% | |||
Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 150% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 208 NT$ (R$ 42) | R$ 15 | + 183% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 NT$ (R$ 61) | R$ 49 | + 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 NT$ (R$ 203) | R$ 155 | + 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 298 NT$ (R$ 60) | R$ 11 | + 449% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 NT$ (R$ 34) | R$ 8 | + 311% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 239 NT$ (R$ 49) | R$ 13 | + 265% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 58 NT$ (R$ 12) | R$ 4.25 | + 176% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 82 NT$ (R$ 17) | R$ 4.70 | + 254% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 354 NT$ (R$ 72) | R$ 26 | + 175% | |
Entertainment | + 67% | |||
Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 67% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 613 NT$ (R$ 124) | R$ 89 | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 543 NT$ (R$ 110) | R$ 36 | + 207% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,779 NT$ (R$ 563) | R$ 130 | + 333% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,134 NT$ (R$ 230) | R$ 167 | + 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 286 NT$ (R$ 58) | R$ 10 | + 479% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 NT$ (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 236% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 131 NT$ (R$ 27) | R$ 7 | + 268% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,294 NT$ (R$ 2,694) | R$ 2,650 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 NT$ (R$ 2.35) | R$ 1.76 | + 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,391 NT$ (R$ 282) | R$ 121 | + 132% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 112 NT$ (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 139% | |
TOTAL | + 126% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 126% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 10,611 (52,363 NT$) in Taichung City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,700 in Teresina.
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