Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs Taipei, Taiwan
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| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (121 NT$) | 194 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 29 (141 NT$) | 152 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (34 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.46 (17 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (32 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.80 (24 NT$) | 147 NT$ | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (73 NT$) | 465 NT$ | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (34 NT$) | 155 NT$ | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.29 (16 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.82 (24 NT$) | 64 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (197 NT$) | 628 NT$ | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (34 NT$) | 59 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.16 (16 NT$) | 28 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,385 (11,735 NT$) | 44,886 NT$ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,692 (8,322 NT$) | 32,644 NT$ | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 556 (2,734 NT$) | 4,526 NT$ | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,831 (9,009 NT$) | 27,496 NT$ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,108 (5,451 NT$) | 18,127 NT$ | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 236 (1,160 NT$) | 1,956 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (440 NT$) | 735 NT$ | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,724 (8,481 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 467 (2,296 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (112 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (86 NT$) | 383 NT$ | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 249 (1,227 NT$) | 2,299 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 180 (886 NT$) | 1,189 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 338 (1,664 NT$) | 3,201 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 (1,162 NT$) | 3,531 NT$ | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 110,193 (542,112 NT$) | 882,100 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.05 (20 NT$) | 36 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 225 (1,109 NT$) | 1,326 NT$ | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 45 (223 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (79 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 69 (338 NT$) | 240 NT$ | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 221 (1,089 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (69 NT$) | 327 NT$ | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (60 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (74 NT$) | 224 NT$ | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.61 (28 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.78 (19 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (195 NT$) | 679 NT$ | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (477 NT$) | 1,262 NT$ | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 (210 NT$) | 631 NT$ | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 309 (1,519 NT$) | 3,811 NT$ | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 226 (1,111 NT$) | 2,054 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (127 NT$) | 382 NT$ | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (53 NT$) | 144 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (47 NT$) | 174 NT$ | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,499 (17,213 NT$) | 13,389 NT$ | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 (4.36 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 124 (612 NT$) | 1,614 NT$ | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (47 NT$) | 130 NT$ | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,142 prices entered by 125 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 126,000 NT$ in Taipei you would need to make just about 61,127 NT$ (R$ 12,425) in Curitiba.
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