Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
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Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 4% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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São Paulo | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 44 (278 NT$) | 126 NT$ | + 120% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (227 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (68 NT$) | 59 NT$ | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.15 (33 NT$) | 97 NT$ | - 66% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (89 NT$) | 79 NT$ | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (53 NT$) | 71 NT$ | - 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 28 (181 NT$) | 215 NT$ | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (66 NT$) | 111 NT$ | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (45 NT$) | 89 NT$ | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (39 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 53 (335 NT$) | 397 NT$ | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (63 NT$) | 42 NT$ | + 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.59 (29 NT$) | 37 NT$ | - 22% | |
Housing | + 76% | |||
Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 76% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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São Paulo | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 5,393 (34,340 NT$) | 17,325 NT$ | + 98% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,588 (22,849 NT$) | 12,038 NT$ | + 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 969 (6,172 NT$) | 1,787 NT$ | + 245% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 4,119 (26,226 NT$) | 10,863 NT$ | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,206 (14,047 NT$) | 7,308 NT$ | + 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 571 (3,636 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 355% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 105 (669 NT$) | 529 NT$ | + 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,755 (11,175 NT$) | 12,805 NT$ | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 681 (4,333 NT$) | 3,006 NT$ | + 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 28 (179 NT$) | 200 NT$ | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 25 (157 NT$) | 379 NT$ | - 59% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 26% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 267 (1,703 NT$) | 1,963 NT$ | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 244 (1,553 NT$) | 990 NT$ | + 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 437 (2,780 NT$) | 2,156 NT$ | + 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 407 (2,589 NT$) | 2,471 NT$ | + 5% | |
Transportation | + 40% | |||
Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 40% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 115,323 (734,307 NT$) | 866,289 NT$ | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.41 (34 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 276 (1,759 NT$) | 985 NT$ | + 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 56 (356 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 41% | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 21% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (114 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 (321 NT$) | 202 NT$ | + 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 310 (1,977 NT$) | 754 NT$ | + 162% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 (142 NT$) | 218 NT$ | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (85 NT$) | 231 NT$ | - 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (124 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 9 (55 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.77 (30 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 72 (459 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 69% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 27% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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São Paulo | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 130 (829 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 75 (475 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 220 (1,403 NT$) | 1,660 NT$ | - 15% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 277 (1,766 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 38 (240 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (86 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (83 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 5,094 (32,435 NT$) | 10,729 NT$ | + 202% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.49 (3.13 NT$) | 5.00 NT$ | - 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 133 (847 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (74 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 23% | |
TOTAL | + 30% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,189 prices entered by 306 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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