Cost of living in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 39% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 28% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Kaohsiung City | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 138 NT$ (kr31) | kr131 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 117 NT$ (kr26) | kr77 | - 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 109 NT$ (kr25) | kr38 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 NT$ (kr20) | kr11 | + 88% | |
12 eggs, large | 77 NT$ (kr17) | kr29 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 112 NT$ (kr25) | kr21 | + 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 264 NT$ (kr59) | kr40 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 153 NT$ (kr34) | kr17 | + 101% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 134 NT$ (kr30) | kr11 | + 187% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 NT$ (kr10) | kr8 | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 425 NT$ (kr96) | kr72 | + 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 47 NT$ (kr11) | kr21 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 NT$ (kr10) | kr13 | - 20% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 47% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Kaohsiung City | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,669 NT$ (kr6,450) | kr11,583 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,348 NT$ (kr4,128) | kr9,449 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,403 NT$ (kr541) | kr848 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,908 NT$ (kr3,579) | kr8,388 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,633 NT$ (kr2,392) | kr6,707 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,532 NT$ (kr345) | kr587 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 657 NT$ (kr148) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 14,136 NT$ (kr3,180) | kr2,600 | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,919 NT$ (kr657) | kr552 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 217 NT$ (kr49) | kr61 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 258 NT$ (kr58) | kr131 | - 56% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 29% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,784 NT$ (kr401) | kr736 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,133 NT$ (kr255) | kr300 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,322 NT$ (kr523) | kr906 | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,286 NT$ (kr739) | kr1,028 | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 54% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Kaohsiung City | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 909,474 NT$ (kr204,619) | kr286,083 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 NT$ (kr8) | kr14 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,087 NT$ (kr244) | kr613 | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 270 NT$ (kr61) | kr320 | - 81% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 20% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Kaohsiung City | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 338 NT$ (kr76) | kr35 | + 119% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 344 NT$ (kr77) | kr82 | - 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,713 NT$ (kr385) | kr500 | - 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 256 NT$ (kr58) | kr37 | + 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 180 NT$ (kr40) | kr19 | + 111% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 157 NT$ (kr35) | kr18 | + 99% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 64 NT$ (kr14) | kr11 | + 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (kr15) | kr16 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 357 NT$ (kr80) | kr217 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 27% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Kaohsiung City | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 712 NT$ (kr160) | kr369 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 506 NT$ (kr114) | kr219 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,025 NT$ (kr456) | kr698 | - 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,510 NT$ (kr340) | kr637 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 288 NT$ (kr65) | kr86 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 118 NT$ (kr27) | kr48 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 NT$ (kr27) | kr47 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,938 NT$ (kr3,136) | kr3,682 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (kr1.46) | kr0.94 | + 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,363 NT$ (kr307) | kr196 | + 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 109 NT$ (kr25) | kr50 | - 50% | |
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TOTAL | - 39% |

These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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