Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (122 NT$) | 143 NT$ | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (138 NT$) | 139 NT$ | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (46 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.25 (16 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 82% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (42 NT$) | 60 NT$ | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (32 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (87 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (39 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.60 (23 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.97 (25 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 31 (153 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (36 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.37 (12 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 69% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,715 (13,502 NT$) | 17,547 NT$ | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,507 (7,492 NT$) | 12,262 NT$ | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 526 (2,616 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,789 (8,898 NT$) | 12,204 NT$ | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,261 (6,269 NT$) | 7,424 NT$ | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 343 (1,707 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 115% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 94 (469 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,717 (8,537 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 470 (2,335 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (125 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (101 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 242 (1,204 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 190 (945 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 366 (1,819 NT$) | 2,226 NT$ | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 253 (1,260 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 90,198 (448,576 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.86 (24 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 235 (1,169 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | + 15% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 41 (205 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 19% | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (96 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (257 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 206 (1,023 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (86 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (54 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 75% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (76 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.71 (28 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.88 (19 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (201 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 26% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 (376 NT$) | 690 NT$ | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (265 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 232 (1,153 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 187 (930 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (114 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (60 NT$) | 87 NT$ | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 15 (75 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,399 (16,905 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.75 (9 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 146 (727 NT$) | 982 NT$ | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (47 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 50% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 51,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 37,813 NT$ (R$ 7,603) in Porto Alegre.
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