Cost of living in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 10% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey)
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Food | ||||
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Food in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is about the same as in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 106 NT$ (107TL) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 128 NT$ (129TL) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 NT$ (67TL) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 87 NT$ (88TL) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 90 NT$ (91TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 99 NT$ (100TL) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167 NT$ (168TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 NT$ (101TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (50TL) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 NT$ (43TL) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 NT$ (404TL) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 50 NT$ (50TL) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 NT$ (30TL) | - | - | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 16% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
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Kao-hsiung | Aksaray | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,487 NT$ (22,697TL) | 1,178TL | + 1826% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,410 NT$ (17,572TL) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,007 NT$ (2,026TL) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,363 NT$ (17,525TL) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,526 NT$ (12,643TL) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 NT$ (807TL) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 349 NT$ (353TL) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 13,814 NT$ (13,943TL) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (2,523TL) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 NT$ (303TL) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 NT$ (404TL) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is about the same as in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,247 NT$ (2,268TL) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (2,523TL) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 NT$ (2,019TL) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 4% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
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Kao-hsiung | Aksaray | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 923,365 NT$ (931,981TL) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (30TL) | 21TL | + 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is about the same as in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 NT$ (202TL) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 NT$ (81TL) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 NT$ (76TL) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 NT$ (33TL) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 35 NT$ (35TL) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 NT$ (303TL) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is about the same as in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 NT$ (807TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 450 NT$ (454TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 NT$ (2,523TL) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 200 NT$ (202TL) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 NT$ (61TL) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 NT$ (101TL) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,933 NT$ (11,035TL) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 NT$ (1,009TL) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 NT$ (101TL) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 10% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2024.
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