Cost of living in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 6% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 178 NT$ (Dirham 21) | Dirham 25 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (Dirham 16) | Dirham 25 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 97 NT$ (Dirham 12) | Dirham 11 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 81 NT$ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 77 NT$ (Dirham 9) | Dirham 11 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 83 NT$ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 6 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 244 NT$ (Dirham 29) | Dirham 15 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 NT$ (Dirham 15) | Dirham 8 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 105 NT$ (Dirham 13) | Dirham 9 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 44 NT$ (Dirham 5.27) | Dirham 9 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 508 NT$ (Dirham 61) | Dirham 48 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 41 NT$ (Dirham 4.90) | Dirham 4.71 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 45 NT$ (Dirham 5.45) | Dirham 4.56 | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 78% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 24,717 NT$ (Dirham 2,982) | Dirham 13,583 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,194 NT$ (Dirham 1,833) | Dirham 11,205 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,655 NT$ (Dirham 200) | Dirham 260 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,209 NT$ (Dirham 990) | Dirham 7,278 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,275 NT$ (Dirham 636) | Dirham 5,409 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,119 NT$ (Dirham 135) | Dirham 130 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 536 NT$ (Dirham 65) | Dirham 294 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,945 NT$ (Dirham 1,803) | Dirham 1,587 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,529 NT$ (Dirham 305) | Dirham 490 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 285 NT$ (Dirham 34) | Dirham 33 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 198 NT$ (Dirham 24) | Dirham 39 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 27% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,645 NT$ (Dirham 198) | Dirham 231 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,025 NT$ (Dirham 124) | Dirham 196 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,154 NT$ (Dirham 260) | Dirham 329 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,894 NT$ (Dirham 349) | Dirham 355 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 44% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 911,654 NT$ (Dirham 109,991) | Dirham 76,866 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26 NT$ (Dirham 3.10) | Dirham 1.81 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 936 NT$ (Dirham 113) | Dirham 80 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 229 NT$ (Dirham 28) | Dirham 23 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 31% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 282 NT$ (Dirham 34) | Dirham 22 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 NT$ (Dirham 39) | Dirham 65 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 469 NT$ (Dirham 57) | Dirham 166 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (Dirham 24) | Dirham 33 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 143 NT$ (Dirham 17) | Dirham 18 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 125 NT$ (Dirham 15) | Dirham 18 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 59 NT$ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 14 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 NT$ (Dirham 36) | Dirham 61 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 39% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 472 NT$ (Dirham 57) | Dirham 207 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 487 NT$ (Dirham 59) | Dirham 70 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,390 NT$ (Dirham 168) | Dirham 534 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,475 NT$ (Dirham 178) | Dirham 150 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 253 NT$ (Dirham 31) | Dirham 57 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 NT$ (Dirham 14) | Dirham 30 | - 52% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 4,295 NT$ (Dirham 518) | Dirham 715 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.47 NT$ (Dirham 0.66) | Dirham 0.38 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,114 NT$ (Dirham 134) | Dirham 371 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 83 NT$ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 10 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 43% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 44,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 25,114
(208,159 NT$)
in Kaohsiung City.
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