- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- United States
- Hualian
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hualian, Taiwan compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hualian (Taiwan) is 10% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 NT$ ($5.05) | $13 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 120 NT$ ($4.04) | $7 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.41 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 NT$ ($3.03) | $0.85 | + 257% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 140 NT$ ($4.71) | $2.58 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $3.45 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $5.74 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.12 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.64 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.75 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $13 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $1.83 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $1.55 | - | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Hualian (Taiwan) is 46% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 16,000 NT$ ($539) | $1,022 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,000 NT$ ($370) | $769 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400 NT$ ($13) | $158 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,000 NT$ ($404) | $885 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,000 NT$ ($236) | $563 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $99 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $32 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $356 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $85 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 NT$ ($3.37) | $8 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 NT$ ($8) | $15 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Hualian (Taiwan) is 25% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 500 NT$ ($17) | $38 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 750 NT$ ($25) | $36 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 NT$ ($67) | $70 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $95 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Hualian (Taiwan) is in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,205 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.61 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $43 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| 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) | - | $61 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 188 NT$ ($6) | $3.06 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.18 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.23 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 120 NT$ ($4.04) | $1.43 | + 182% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 NT$ ($17) | $16 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Hualian (Taiwan) is 1% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $32 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 NT$ ($17) | $19 | - 13% | |
| 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 | - | $66 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.41 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.01 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $433 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $46 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $6 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 276 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.03367
USD
/
TWD
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Cost of living in Hualian (Taiwan) is 21% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,300
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,609
(77,486 NT$)
in Hualian.
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