Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Taiwan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 192 NT$ (R$ 31) | R$ 36 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 141 NT$ (R$ 23) | R$ 34 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 131 NT$ (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (R$ 15) | R$ 5.86 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 118 NT$ (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 115 NT$ (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 238 NT$ (R$ 38) | R$ 26 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 134 NT$ (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 97 NT$ (R$ 15) | R$ 5.66 | + 174% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 454 NT$ (R$ 73) | R$ 44 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 57 NT$ (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 56 NT$ (R$ 9) | R$ 4.90 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Taiwan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,530 NT$ (R$ 7,133) | R$ 3,725 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,545 NT$ (R$ 4,572) | R$ 2,495 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,518 NT$ (R$ 243) | R$ 593 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,415 NT$ (R$ 3,110) | R$ 2,641 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,406 NT$ (R$ 1,987) | R$ 1,683 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 601 NT$ (R$ 96) | R$ 510 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 773 NT$ (R$ 124) | R$ 89 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,757 NT$ (R$ 2,364) | R$ 2,004 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 NT$ (R$ 264) | R$ 631 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (R$ 16) | R$ 29 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 572 NT$ (R$ 92) | R$ 21 | + 336% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Taiwan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,350 NT$ (R$ 376) | R$ 249 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 972 NT$ (R$ 156) | R$ 246 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,705 NT$ (R$ 433) | R$ 412 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,514 NT$ (R$ 563) | R$ 307 | + 83% | |
| 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 | 874,225 NT$ (R$ 140,037) | R$ 116,713 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (R$ 4.99) | R$ 5.53 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 NT$ (R$ 207) | R$ 229 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Taiwan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 244 NT$ (R$ 39) | R$ 22 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 244 NT$ (R$ 39) | R$ 44 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (R$ 112) | R$ 263 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 199 NT$ (R$ 32) | R$ 23 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | + 127% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (R$ 46) | R$ 19 | + 150% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (R$ 11) | R$ 5.28 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (R$ 128) | R$ 55 | + 131% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Taiwan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (R$ 80) | R$ 113 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (R$ 103) | R$ 66 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (R$ 961) | R$ 205 | + 370% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (R$ 199) | R$ 197 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (R$ 64) | R$ 29 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,999 NT$ (R$ 641) | R$ 4,141 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (R$ 0.81) | R$ 1.29 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (R$ 191) | R$ 125 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 129 NT$ (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 16% more expensive than in Brazil
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