Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 63% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Taiwan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 129 NT$ (R$ 22) | R$ 30 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 148 NT$ (R$ 25) | R$ 31 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 146 NT$ (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 105 NT$ (R$ 17) | R$ 4.39 | + 297% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 85 NT$ (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 NT$ (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 295 NT$ (R$ 49) | R$ 20 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 144 NT$ (R$ 24) | R$ 7 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 87 NT$ (R$ 14) | R$ 4.82 | + 199% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 NT$ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.71 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 739 NT$ (R$ 123) | R$ 42 | + 190% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 49 NT$ (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 NT$ (R$ 5.68) | R$ 3.82 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Taiwan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,462 NT$ (R$ 7,564) | R$ 2,814 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,636 NT$ (R$ 4,266) | R$ 2,001 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,301 NT$ (R$ 216) | R$ 569 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,757 NT$ (R$ 3,121) | R$ 2,236 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,827 NT$ (R$ 2,134) | R$ 1,472 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 605 NT$ (R$ 101) | R$ 404 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 NT$ (R$ 106) | R$ 84 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,000 NT$ (R$ 1,664) | R$ 2,006 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 NT$ (R$ 499) | R$ 586 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 155 NT$ (R$ 26) | R$ 26 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 163 NT$ (R$ 27) | R$ 19 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Taiwan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,313 NT$ (R$ 385) | R$ 245 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 884 NT$ (R$ 147) | R$ 219 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,677 NT$ (R$ 445) | R$ 347 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,494 NT$ (R$ 581) | R$ 266 | + 119% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Taiwan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 737,993 NT$ (R$ 122,795) | R$ 98,696 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 NT$ (R$ 4.65) | R$ 7 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,263 NT$ (R$ 210) | R$ 223 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Taiwan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 196 NT$ (R$ 33) | R$ 17 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 NT$ (R$ 26) | R$ 52 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 NT$ (R$ 116) | R$ 244 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 279 NT$ (R$ 46) | R$ 17 | + 174% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 190 NT$ (R$ 32) | R$ 12 | + 167% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 213 NT$ (R$ 35) | R$ 17 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 NT$ (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 84 NT$ (R$ 14) | R$ 4.62 | + 203% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 287 NT$ (R$ 48) | R$ 47 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Taiwan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 717 NT$ (R$ 119) | R$ 92 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 529 NT$ (R$ 88) | R$ 54 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,330 NT$ (R$ 1,885) | R$ 189 | + 900% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 831 NT$ (R$ 138) | R$ 189 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 257 NT$ (R$ 43) | R$ 26 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 101 NT$ (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 53 NT$ (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,014 NT$ (R$ 1,999) | R$ 3,925 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.91 NT$ (R$ 0.82) | R$ 1.29 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,300 NT$ (R$ 216) | R$ 123 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 125 NT$ (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 25% more expensive than in Brazil
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