Cost of living in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 37% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 50% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Kaohsiung City | Aarau | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 138 NT$ (CHF 3.86) | CHF 24 | - 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 123 NT$ (CHF 3.44) | CHF 14 | - 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 NT$ (CHF 3.01) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ (CHF 2.58) | CHF 1.87 | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | 77 NT$ (CHF 2.14) | CHF 6 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 110 NT$ (CHF 3.06) | CHF 3.50 | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 218 NT$ (CHF 6) | CHF 10 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 144 NT$ (CHF 4.04) | CHF 3.94 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 NT$ (CHF 3.84) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 NT$ (CHF 1.30) | CHF 1.77 | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 425 NT$ (CHF 12) | CHF 13 | - 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 50 NT$ (CHF 1.41) | CHF 2.55 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 NT$ (CHF 1.21) | CHF 2.23 | - 46% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 37% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Kaohsiung City | Aarau | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,669 NT$ (CHF 802) | CHF 2,065 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,504 NT$ (CHF 490) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,334 NT$ (CHF 65) | CHF 346 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,029 NT$ (CHF 448) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,702 NT$ (CHF 299) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,175 NT$ (CHF 33) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 693 NT$ (CHF 19) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 14,136 NT$ (CHF 395) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,919 NT$ (CHF 82) | CHF 150 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 217 NT$ (CHF 6) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 258 NT$ (CHF 7) | CHF 27 | - 73% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 28% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,784 NT$ (CHF 50) | CHF 99 | - 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,133 NT$ (CHF 32) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,322 NT$ (CHF 65) | CHF 130 | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,286 NT$ (CHF 92) | CHF 171 | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 26% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 909,474 NT$ (CHF 25,443) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 NT$ (CHF 1.00) | CHF 1.76 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,115 NT$ (CHF 31) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 270 NT$ (CHF 8) | CHF 36 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 14% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 338 NT$ (CHF 9) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 344 NT$ (CHF 10) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,712 NT$ (CHF 48) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 256 NT$ (CHF 7) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 174 NT$ (CHF 4.88) | CHF 4.43 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 157 NT$ (CHF 4.40) | CHF 3.53 | + 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 NT$ (CHF 2.06) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (CHF 1.92) | CHF 3.05 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 357 NT$ (CHF 10) | CHF 46 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 37% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Kaohsiung City | Aarau | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 712 NT$ (CHF 20) | CHF 73 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 506 NT$ (CHF 14) | CHF 37 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,025 NT$ (CHF 57) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,510 NT$ (CHF 42) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 288 NT$ (CHF 8) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 118 NT$ (CHF 3.30) | CHF 5.40 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 NT$ (CHF 3.35) | CHF 5.85 | - 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,938 NT$ (CHF 390) | CHF 550 | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (CHF 0.18) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,363 NT$ (CHF 38) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 109 NT$ (CHF 3.06) | CHF 8 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 106 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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