- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 189 NT$ (R$ 24) | R$ 29 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 126 NT$ (R$ 16) | R$ 26 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 91 NT$ (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 87 NT$ (R$ 11) | R$ 3.27 | + 235% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 74 NT$ (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 89 NT$ (R$ 11) | R$ 4.80 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 206 NT$ (R$ 26) | R$ 15 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 140 NT$ (R$ 18) | R$ 5.65 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 77 NT$ (R$ 10) | R$ 3.28 | + 196% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 NT$ (R$ 5.90) | R$ 4.55 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 617 NT$ (R$ 78) | R$ 40 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 NT$ (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 NT$ (R$ 3.77) | R$ 3.24 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 42,224 NT$ (R$ 5,321) | R$ 3,161 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,261 NT$ (R$ 2,553) | R$ 1,954 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,067 NT$ (R$ 261) | R$ 579 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 22,896 NT$ (R$ 2,885) | R$ 2,171 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,112 NT$ (R$ 1,652) | R$ 1,373 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,893 NT$ (R$ 365) | R$ 412 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 740 NT$ (R$ 93) | R$ 83 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,669 NT$ (R$ 1,849) | R$ 1,725 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,877 NT$ (R$ 363) | R$ 425 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 198 NT$ (R$ 25) | R$ 21 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 394 NT$ (R$ 50) | R$ 17 | + 195% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 1% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,286 NT$ (R$ 288) | R$ 207 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,212 NT$ (R$ 153) | R$ 181 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,601 NT$ (R$ 328) | R$ 331 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,712 NT$ (R$ 342) | R$ 256 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 962,989 NT$ (R$ 121,358) | R$ 87,463 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (R$ 3.67) | R$ 4.33 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,222 NT$ (R$ 154) | R$ 203 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 NT$ (R$ 29) | R$ 16 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 142 NT$ (R$ 18) | R$ 47 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 653 NT$ (R$ 82) | R$ 235 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 275 NT$ (R$ 35) | R$ 18 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 128 NT$ (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 111 NT$ (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 68 NT$ (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 NT$ (R$ 10) | R$ 4.08 | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 379 NT$ (R$ 48) | R$ 40 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 749 NT$ (R$ 94) | R$ 96 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 534 NT$ (R$ 67) | R$ 51 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,239 NT$ (R$ 282) | R$ 180 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,561 NT$ (R$ 197) | R$ 178 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 277 NT$ (R$ 35) | R$ 23 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 NT$ (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 168 NT$ (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 95% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,900 NT$ (R$ 1,752) | R$ 2,723 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (R$ 0.88) | R$ 1.16 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,488 NT$ (R$ 188) | R$ 116 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 110 NT$ (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 13% more expensive than in Brazil
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