Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 141% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 202 NT$ (R$ 35) | R$ 28 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 144 NT$ (R$ 25) | R$ 25 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 133 NT$ (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 99 NT$ (R$ 17) | R$ 3.39 | + 411% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 104 NT$ (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 156 NT$ (R$ 27) | R$ 5.54 | + 392% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 314 NT$ (R$ 55) | R$ 16 | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 186 NT$ (R$ 32) | R$ 6 | + 434% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 173 NT$ (R$ 30) | R$ 4.11 | + 638% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 NT$ (R$ 11) | R$ 4.70 | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 524 NT$ (R$ 91) | R$ 38 | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 NT$ (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 NT$ (R$ 6) | R$ 3.40 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 114% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,975 NT$ (R$ 6,460) | R$ 3,353 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 23,631 NT$ (R$ 4,129) | R$ 1,916 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,352 NT$ (R$ 760) | R$ 481 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 27,227 NT$ (R$ 4,757) | R$ 1,977 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,055 NT$ (R$ 2,980) | R$ 1,289 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,324 NT$ (R$ 406) | R$ 293 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,038 NT$ (R$ 181) | R$ 78 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,501 NT$ (R$ 2,883) | R$ 1,525 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,162 NT$ (R$ 902) | R$ 438 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 286 NT$ (R$ 50) | R$ 24 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 423 NT$ (R$ 74) | R$ 16 | + 348% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 56% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,259 NT$ (R$ 395) | R$ 217 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,408 NT$ (R$ 246) | R$ 177 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,784 NT$ (R$ 486) | R$ 310 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,361 NT$ (R$ 587) | R$ 243 | + 142% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 912,103 NT$ (R$ 159,360) | R$ 87,710 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 35 NT$ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.32 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,734 NT$ (R$ 303) | R$ 208 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 135% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 319 NT$ (R$ 56) | R$ 18 | + 208% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 313 NT$ (R$ 55) | R$ 38 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 986 NT$ (R$ 172) | R$ 241 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 318 NT$ (R$ 55) | R$ 16 | + 241% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 286 NT$ (R$ 50) | R$ 12 | + 329% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 259 NT$ (R$ 45) | R$ 15 | + 203% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 84 NT$ (R$ 15) | R$ 5.34 | + 175% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 101 NT$ (R$ 18) | R$ 3.69 | + 376% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 437 NT$ (R$ 76) | R$ 40 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,129 NT$ (R$ 197) | R$ 101 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 641 NT$ (R$ 112) | R$ 51 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,360 NT$ (R$ 587) | R$ 234 | + 151% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,591 NT$ (R$ 278) | R$ 179 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 463 NT$ (R$ 81) | R$ 24 | + 235% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 115 NT$ (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 133 NT$ (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,908 NT$ (R$ 2,430) | R$ 3,010 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 NT$ (R$ 1.96) | R$ 1.31 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,427 NT$ (R$ 249) | R$ 114 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 139 NT$ (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 134% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,725 prices entered by 1,163 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 87% more expensive than in Brazil
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