- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Sudan
- Tainan City
- Al-Fashir
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tainan City, Taiwan compared to Al-Fashir, Sudan

Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Tainan City (Taiwan) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 NT$ (61 Pound) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (83 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 NT$ (15 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ (56 Pound) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 50 NT$ (31 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 NT$ (18 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 150 NT$ (92 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 NT$ (37 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 70 NT$ (43 Pound) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 38 NT$ (23 Pound) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 275 NT$ (169 Pound) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 40 NT$ (25 Pound) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 NT$ (21 Pound) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Tainan City (Taiwan) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,938 NT$ (11,617 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,000 NT$ (6,134 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250 NT$ (767 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,500 NT$ (5,214 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,500 NT$ (3,374 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 625 NT$ (383 Pound) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 425 NT$ (261 Pound) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 18,609 NT$ (11,415 Pound) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 NT$ (1,227 Pound) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 246 NT$ (151 Pound) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 NT$ (110 Pound) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Tainan City (Taiwan) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 NT$ (1,534 Pound) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,000 NT$ (613 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,944 NT$ (1,192 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 NT$ (1,227 Pound) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 165% | |||
Transportation in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 165% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 600,000 NT$ (368,046 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 NT$ (20 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 3,013 NT$ (1,848 Pound) | 100 Pound | + 1748% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 221 NT$ (135 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Tainan City (Taiwan) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 NT$ (92 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 NT$ (92 Pound) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (123 Pound) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 NT$ (77 Pound) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 199 NT$ (122 Pound) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 113 NT$ (69 Pound) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 73 NT$ (45 Pound) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 159 NT$ (98 Pound) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Tainan City (Taiwan) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 NT$ (245 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 565 NT$ (347 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 757 NT$ (464 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 290 NT$ (178 Pound) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 NT$ (153 Pound) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55 NT$ (34 Pound) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 NT$ (31 Pound) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.33 NT$ (2.66 Pound) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 NT$ (613 Pound) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 93 NT$ (57 Pound) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 165% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 165% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan)
For example, you would need at least 92,678 Pound
(151,086 NT$)
in Tainan City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
35,000 Pound
in Al-Fashir.
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