Cost of living in Brasília, Brazil vs Taichung City, Taiwan
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Brasília (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 37 (182 NT$) | 225 NT$ | - 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (135 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (35 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.93 (19 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 79% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (40 NT$) | 89 NT$ | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.72 (28 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (89 NT$) | 172 NT$ | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (41 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.01 (25 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.23 (26 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 (204 NT$) | 511 NT$ | - 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (36 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.09 (20 NT$) | 24 NT$ | - 16% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Brasília (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,430 (16,853 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,132 (10,477 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 254 (1,246 NT$) | 2,032 NT$ | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,343 (11,513 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,478 (7,261 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 437 (2,149 NT$) | 1,437 NT$ | + 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 74 (364 NT$) | 700 NT$ | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,659 (8,150 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 464 (2,281 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 (116 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (91 NT$) | 304 NT$ | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Brasília (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 163 (802 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 191 (939 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 346 (1,701 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 249 (1,222 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Brasília (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 96,148 (472,448 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.57 (22 NT$) | 28 NT$ | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 198 (972 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | - 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 38 (186 NT$) | 428 NT$ | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Brasília (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 21 (103 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (256 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 258 (1,268 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | + 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (78 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (56 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (73 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 69% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (30 NT$) | 58 NT$ | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.23 (21 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 36 (178 NT$) | 354 NT$ | - 50% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Brasília (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 104 (512 NT$) | 613 NT$ | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 57 (280 NT$) | 543 NT$ | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 298 (1,465 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | - 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 192 (943 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (121 NT$) | 286 NT$ | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (62 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (53 NT$) | 131 NT$ | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,092 (20,108 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.76 (3.72 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 119 (586 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | - 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (50 NT$) | 112 NT$ | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 97,000 NT$ in Taichung City you would need to make just about 51,557 NT$ (R$ 10,492) in Brasília.
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