- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- United States
- Hualian
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hualian, Taiwan compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hualian (Taiwan) is 8% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 NT$ ($4.96) | $12 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 120 NT$ ($3.97) | $6 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.43 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 NT$ ($2.98) | $0.81 | + 265% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 140 NT$ ($4.63) | $2.18 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $3.41 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $5.82 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $2.99 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.37 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.58 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $1.83 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $1.76 | - | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Hualian (Taiwan) is 50% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 16,000 NT$ ($529) | $1,248 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,000 NT$ ($364) | $819 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400 NT$ ($13) | $157 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,000 NT$ ($397) | $885 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,000 NT$ ($232) | $563 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $99 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $33 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $347 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $83 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 NT$ ($3.31) | $8 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 NT$ ($8) | $15 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Hualian (Taiwan) is 26% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 500 NT$ ($17) | $38 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 750 NT$ ($25) | $36 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 NT$ ($66) | $68 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $94 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Hualian (Taiwan) is in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,686 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.57 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $42 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $12 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Hualian (Taiwan) is 24% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $11 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $65 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 188 NT$ ($6) | $3.01 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.51 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.23 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 120 NT$ ($3.97) | $1.74 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 NT$ ($17) | $15 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Hualian (Taiwan) is 2% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $31 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 NT$ ($17) | $20 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $139 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $64 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.10 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $4.89 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $460 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $45 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $5.92 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 242 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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USD
/
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Cost of living in Hualian (Taiwan) is 24% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,800
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,898
(87,572 NT$)
in Hualian.
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