Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs Taichung City, Taiwan
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (125 NT$) | 225 NT$ | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 29 (141 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (34 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.45 (17 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 81% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (35 NT$) | 89 NT$ | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.86 (24 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 88% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (83 NT$) | 172 NT$ | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (31 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.34 (17 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 91% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.76 (24 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 (195 NT$) | 511 NT$ | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (35 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.35 (17 NT$) | 24 NT$ | - 31% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,482 (12,321 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,757 (8,718 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 531 (2,635 NT$) | 2,032 NT$ | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,970 (9,780 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,172 (5,819 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 236 (1,170 NT$) | 1,437 NT$ | - 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (440 NT$) | 700 NT$ | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,760 (8,734 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 453 (2,248 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (113 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (90 NT$) | 304 NT$ | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 251 (1,247 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 180 (893 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 349 (1,732 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 (1,173 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 114,642 (568,997 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.14 (21 NT$) | 28 NT$ | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 223 (1,104 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | - 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 44 (217 NT$) | 428 NT$ | - 49% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (84 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 57 (281 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 217 (1,075 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | + 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (69 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (60 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (78 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.61 (28 NT$) | 58 NT$ | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.79 (19 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (196 NT$) | 354 NT$ | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 99 (489 NT$) | 613 NT$ | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 44 (218 NT$) | 543 NT$ | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 309 (1,532 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | - 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 218 (1,083 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (125 NT$) | 286 NT$ | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (57 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (46 NT$) | 131 NT$ | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,499 (17,365 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 (4.40 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 126 (627 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (48 NT$) | 112 NT$ | - 58% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 107,000 NT$ in Taichung City you would need to make just about 55,830 NT$ (R$ 11,249) in Curitiba.
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