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Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 47% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 195 NT$ (R$ 25) | R$ 28 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 132 NT$ (R$ 17) | R$ 26 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 114 NT$ (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 89 NT$ (R$ 11) | R$ 3.37 | + 235% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 82 NT$ (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 95 NT$ (R$ 12) | R$ 4.89 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 361 NT$ (R$ 46) | R$ 15 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 132 NT$ (R$ 17) | R$ 5.76 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 NT$ (R$ 11) | R$ 3.30 | + 240% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48 NT$ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.60 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 607 NT$ (R$ 77) | R$ 39 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 53 NT$ (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 NT$ (R$ 3.44) | R$ 3.13 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 40,029 NT$ (R$ 5,098) | R$ 3,056 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,578 NT$ (R$ 2,493) | R$ 1,897 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,245 NT$ (R$ 286) | R$ 676 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 22,354 NT$ (R$ 2,847) | R$ 2,113 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,140 NT$ (R$ 1,673) | R$ 1,284 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,271 NT$ (R$ 162) | R$ 403 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 761 NT$ (R$ 97) | R$ 80 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,011 NT$ (R$ 2,039) | R$ 1,724 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,591 NT$ (R$ 457) | R$ 420 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 216 NT$ (R$ 28) | R$ 19 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 365 NT$ (R$ 46) | R$ 17 | + 179% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,312 NT$ (R$ 294) | R$ 205 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,088 NT$ (R$ 139) | R$ 180 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 NT$ (R$ 357) | R$ 337 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,668 NT$ (R$ 340) | R$ 253 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 902,152 NT$ (R$ 114,896) | R$ 86,632 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (R$ 3.74) | R$ 4.40 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,212 NT$ (R$ 154) | R$ 203 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 212 NT$ (R$ 27) | R$ 18 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 NT$ (R$ 20) | R$ 53 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 737 NT$ (R$ 94) | R$ 233 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 223 NT$ (R$ 28) | R$ 16 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 119 NT$ (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 195 NT$ (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 83 NT$ (R$ 11) | R$ 5.90 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 NT$ (R$ 11) | R$ 4.02 | + 168% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 388 NT$ (R$ 49) | R$ 38 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 844 NT$ (R$ 107) | R$ 98 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 518 NT$ (R$ 66) | R$ 49 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,543 NT$ (R$ 324) | R$ 177 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,771 NT$ (R$ 226) | R$ 179 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 281 NT$ (R$ 36) | R$ 23 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 132 NT$ (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 173 NT$ (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 103% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,731 NT$ (R$ 1,749) | R$ 2,621 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.51 NT$ (R$ 0.70) | R$ 1.22 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,342 NT$ (R$ 171) | R$ 112 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 110 NT$ (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 14% more expensive than in Brazil
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