Cost of living in Brasília, Brazil vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Brasília (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 37 (184 NT$) | 143 NT$ | + 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (135 NT$) | 139 NT$ | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (35 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.89 (19 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 79% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (41 NT$) | 60 NT$ | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.72 (28 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (87 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (41 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.01 (25 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.23 (26 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 (208 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (36 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.88 (19 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 49% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Brasília (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,426 (17,054 NT$) | 17,547 NT$ | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,132 (10,612 NT$) | 12,262 NT$ | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 254 (1,262 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,377 (11,829 NT$) | 12,204 NT$ | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,519 (7,562 NT$) | 7,424 NT$ | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 408 (2,032 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 156% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 76 (379 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,575 (7,840 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 475 (2,362 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 (121 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (92 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Brasília (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 179 (892 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 181 (900 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 332 (1,655 NT$) | 2,226 NT$ | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 245 (1,221 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Brasília (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 91,523 (455,547 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.55 (23 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 189 (940 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 7% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 38 (188 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 26% | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Brasília (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (110 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 (236 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 247 (1,228 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (78 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (55 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 75% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (79 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (31 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.77 (19 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 (183 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 33% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Brasília (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 105 (525 NT$) | 690 NT$ | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 56 (277 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 260 (1,294 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 185 (922 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (115 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (63 NT$) | 87 NT$ | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (53 NT$) | 56 NT$ | - 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,918 (19,500 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 57% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.76 (3.77 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 24% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 126 (628 NT$) | 982 NT$ | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (51 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 56,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 40,606 NT$ (R$ 8,158) in Brasília.
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