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 | 173 NT$ (R$ 30) | R$ 39 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155 NT$ (R$ 27) | R$ 37 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 75 NT$ (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 104 NT$ (R$ 18) | R$ 5.58 | + 226% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 90 NT$ (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 NT$ (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 493 NT$ (R$ 86) | R$ 26 | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 NT$ (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 112 NT$ (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 193% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 NT$ (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 761 NT$ (R$ 133) | R$ 50 | + 168% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 65 NT$ (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 NT$ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.56 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 93% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Taiwan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 42,310 NT$ (R$ 7,396) | R$ 4,117 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 22,702 NT$ (R$ 3,969) | R$ 2,764 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,768 NT$ (R$ 484) | R$ 749 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,288 NT$ (R$ 5,295) | R$ 3,004 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,761 NT$ (R$ 1,881) | R$ 2,017 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,448 NT$ (R$ 253) | R$ 519 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 706 NT$ (R$ 123) | R$ 90 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,215 NT$ (R$ 2,310) | R$ 1,806 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,854 NT$ (R$ 674) | R$ 643 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 365 NT$ (R$ 64) | R$ 31 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,723 NT$ (R$ 476) | R$ 22 | + 2105% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Taiwan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,000 NT$ (R$ 524) | R$ 287 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,723 NT$ (R$ 301) | R$ 280 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,273 NT$ (R$ 397) | R$ 419 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 NT$ (R$ 524) | R$ 328 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Taiwan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 958,771 NT$ (R$ 167,607) | R$ 117,873 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (R$ 5.49) | R$ 6 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 981 NT$ (R$ 172) | R$ 245 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 80% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Taiwan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 NT$ (R$ 35) | R$ 22 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 NT$ (R$ 105) | R$ 51 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 NT$ (R$ 262) | R$ 275 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (R$ 57) | R$ 23 | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (R$ 32) | R$ 14 | + 136% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (R$ 51) | R$ 21 | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 761 NT$ (R$ 133) | R$ 59 | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Taiwan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 700 NT$ (R$ 122) | R$ 114 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 655 NT$ (R$ 115) | R$ 60 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (R$ 1,049) | R$ 246 | + 327% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 912 NT$ (R$ 159) | R$ 239 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 322 NT$ (R$ 56) | R$ 32 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 180 NT$ (R$ 31) | R$ 16 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 227 NT$ (R$ 40) | R$ 12 | + 234% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,917 NT$ (R$ 2,258) | R$ 3,830 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (R$ 0.88) | R$ 1.46 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,091 NT$ (R$ 191) | R$ 140 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 117 NT$ (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 14,266 prices entered by 1,482 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 27% more expensive than in Brazil
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