Cost of living in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 38% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 37% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Tainan City | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 126 NT$ (kr28) | kr125 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 140 NT$ (kr31) | kr72 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 NT$ (kr13) | kr37 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 97 NT$ (kr21) | kr11 | + 99% | |
12 eggs, large | 79 NT$ (kr17) | kr31 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 71 NT$ (kr15) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 215 NT$ (kr47) | kr52 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 111 NT$ (kr24) | kr18 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 89 NT$ (kr20) | kr11 | + 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 NT$ (kr10) | kr13 | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 397 NT$ (kr87) | kr81 | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 42 NT$ (kr9) | kr19 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 NT$ (kr8) | - | - | |
Housing | - 48% | |||
Housing in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 48% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Tainan City | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,325 NT$ (kr3,796) | kr10,293 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,038 NT$ (kr2,638) | kr7,078 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,787 NT$ (kr392) | kr1,303 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,863 NT$ (kr2,380) | kr6,025 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,308 NT$ (kr1,601) | kr4,137 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 NT$ (kr175) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 529 NT$ (kr116) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 12,805 NT$ (kr2,806) | kr3,019 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,006 NT$ (kr659) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (kr44) | kr52 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 379 NT$ (kr83) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 32% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Tainan City | Aalborg | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,963 NT$ (kr430) | kr781 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 990 NT$ (kr217) | kr237 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,156 NT$ (kr472) | kr597 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,471 NT$ (kr541) | kr1,050 | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 41% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Tainan City | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 866,289 NT$ (kr189,815) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 NT$ (kr6) | kr12 | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 985 NT$ (kr216) | kr388 | - 44% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 253 NT$ (kr55) | kr266 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 9% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Tainan City | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 NT$ (kr51) | kr58 | - 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 202 NT$ (kr44) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 754 NT$ (kr165) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 218 NT$ (kr48) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 231 NT$ (kr51) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 208 NT$ (kr46) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 95 NT$ (kr21) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 NT$ (kr20) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 272 NT$ (kr60) | kr181 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 30% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Tainan City | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 671 NT$ (kr147) | kr380 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 556 NT$ (kr122) | kr219 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,660 NT$ (kr364) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,031 NT$ (kr226) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 NT$ (kr60) | kr73 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 92 NT$ (kr20) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 NT$ (kr12) | kr33 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,729 NT$ (kr2,351) | kr2,962 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 NT$ (kr1.09) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 988 NT$ (kr216) | kr255 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 95 NT$ (kr21) | kr47 | - 56% | |
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TOTAL | - 38% |

These prices were last updated on February 09, 2025.
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