Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 99% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 127 NT$ (R$ 25) | R$ 28 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 142 NT$ (R$ 28) | R$ 27 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 138 NT$ (R$ 27) | R$ 8 | + 250% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 96 NT$ (R$ 19) | R$ 3.94 | + 373% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 76 NT$ (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 93 NT$ (R$ 18) | R$ 5.54 | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 307 NT$ (R$ 60) | R$ 18 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 145 NT$ (R$ 28) | R$ 7 | + 292% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 81 NT$ (R$ 16) | R$ 4.61 | + 241% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (R$ 10) | R$ 4.98 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 434 NT$ (R$ 85) | R$ 39 | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 43 NT$ (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 45 NT$ (R$ 9) | R$ 3.47 | + 151% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 92% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,864 NT$ (R$ 7,573) | R$ 3,055 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 23,840 NT$ (R$ 4,646) | R$ 1,836 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,985 NT$ (R$ 582) | R$ 501 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,880 NT$ (R$ 3,874) | R$ 2,153 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,997 NT$ (R$ 2,727) | R$ 1,313 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,013 NT$ (R$ 392) | R$ 369 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 618 NT$ (R$ 121) | R$ 80 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,779 NT$ (R$ 2,101) | R$ 1,697 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,604 NT$ (R$ 702) | R$ 480 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 155 NT$ (R$ 30) | R$ 23 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 293 NT$ (R$ 57) | R$ 17 | + 235% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,248 NT$ (R$ 438) | R$ 199 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 884 NT$ (R$ 172) | R$ 187 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,628 NT$ (R$ 512) | R$ 329 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,195 NT$ (R$ 623) | R$ 248 | + 151% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 899,340 NT$ (R$ 175,253) | R$ 89,783 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (R$ 5.71) | R$ 4.64 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,263 NT$ (R$ 246) | R$ 222 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 81% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 196 NT$ (R$ 38) | R$ 16 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 NT$ (R$ 31) | R$ 41 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 NT$ (R$ 136) | R$ 217 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 279 NT$ (R$ 54) | R$ 15 | + 258% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 190 NT$ (R$ 37) | R$ 11 | + 234% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 213 NT$ (R$ 41) | R$ 16 | + 166% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 NT$ (R$ 12) | R$ 5.89 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 84 NT$ (R$ 16) | R$ 4.15 | + 295% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 287 NT$ (R$ 56) | R$ 45 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 901 NT$ (R$ 175) | R$ 94 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 594 NT$ (R$ 116) | R$ 53 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,330 NT$ (R$ 2,208) | R$ 213 | + 937% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 911 NT$ (R$ 178) | R$ 176 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 292 NT$ (R$ 57) | R$ 25 | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 99 NT$ (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 54 NT$ (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,479 NT$ (R$ 2,237) | R$ 3,584 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.91 NT$ (R$ 0.96) | R$ 1.32 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,293 NT$ (R$ 252) | R$ 117 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 108 NT$ (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 62% more expensive than in Brazil
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