Cost of living in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 31% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 28% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Kaohsiung City | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 146 NT$ (kr32) | kr125 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 128 NT$ (kr28) | kr72 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 103 NT$ (kr22) | kr37 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 NT$ (kr21) | kr11 | + 95% | |
12 eggs, large | 74 NT$ (kr16) | kr31 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 108 NT$ (kr24) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 330 NT$ (kr72) | kr52 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 134 NT$ (kr29) | kr18 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 133 NT$ (kr29) | kr11 | + 154% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 NT$ (kr12) | kr13 | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 425 NT$ (kr93) | kr81 | + 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 55 NT$ (kr12) | kr19 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 NT$ (kr9) | - | - | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 35% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Kaohsiung City | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,434 NT$ (kr5,985) | kr10,293 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,380 NT$ (kr3,792) | kr7,078 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,846 NT$ (kr621) | kr1,303 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,140 NT$ (kr3,085) | kr6,025 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,812 NT$ (kr2,359) | kr4,137 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,420 NT$ (kr310) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 716 NT$ (kr156) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 14,136 NT$ (kr3,084) | kr3,019 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,588 NT$ (kr783) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 217 NT$ (kr47) | kr52 | - 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 NT$ (kr62) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 29% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,784 NT$ (kr389) | kr781 | - 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,133 NT$ (kr247) | kr237 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,283 NT$ (kr498) | kr597 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,286 NT$ (kr717) | kr1,050 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 39% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Kaohsiung City | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 909,474 NT$ (kr198,418) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 NT$ (kr8) | kr12 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 962 NT$ (kr210) | kr388 | - 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 270 NT$ (kr59) | kr266 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Kaohsiung City | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 338 NT$ (kr74) | kr58 | + 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 344 NT$ (kr75) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,633 NT$ (kr356) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 256 NT$ (kr56) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 174 NT$ (kr38) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 157 NT$ (kr34) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 NT$ (kr16) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (kr15) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 357 NT$ (kr78) | kr181 | - 57% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 23% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Kaohsiung City | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 712 NT$ (kr155) | kr380 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 506 NT$ (kr110) | kr219 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,025 NT$ (kr442) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,510 NT$ (kr329) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 288 NT$ (kr63) | kr73 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 118 NT$ (kr26) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 NT$ (kr26) | kr33 | - 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,938 NT$ (kr3,041) | kr2,962 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (kr1.42) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,363 NT$ (kr297) | kr255 | + 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 109 NT$ (kr24) | kr47 | - 49% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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