Cost of living in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 40% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
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Food | + 178% | |||
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Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 178% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
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Kaohsiung City | Al Mahallah al Kubra | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 138 NT$ (E£ 202) | E£ 100 | + 102% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 123 NT$ (E£ 180) | E£ 70 | + 157% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 NT$ (E£ 157) | E£ 40 | + 294% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ (E£ 135) | E£ 11 | + 1154% | |
12 eggs, large | 77 NT$ (E£ 112) | E£ 21 | + 432% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 110 NT$ (E£ 160) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 218 NT$ (E£ 319) | E£ 24 | + 1228% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 144 NT$ (E£ 211) | E£ 10 | + 2012% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 NT$ (E£ 201) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 NT$ (E£ 68) | E£ 28 | + 143% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 425 NT$ (E£ 622) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 50 NT$ (E£ 74) | E£ 10 | + 637% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 NT$ (E£ 63) | E£ 2.50 | + 2422% | |
Housing | + 46% | |||
Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 46% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
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Kaohsiung City | Al Mahallah al Kubra | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,669 NT$ (E£ 41,926) | E£ 9,408 | + 346% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,504 NT$ (E£ 25,598) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,334 NT$ (E£ 3,413) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,029 NT$ (E£ 23,442) | E£ 9,000 | + 160% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,702 NT$ (E£ 15,651) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,175 NT$ (E£ 1,718) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 693 NT$ (E£ 1,014) | E£ 165 | + 514% | |
40” flat screen tv | 14,136 NT$ (E£ 20,673) | E£ 4,000 | + 417% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,919 NT$ (E£ 4,269) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 217 NT$ (E£ 318) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 258 NT$ (E£ 378) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 7% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
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Kaohsiung City | Al Mahallah al Kubra | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,784 NT$ (E£ 2,609) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,133 NT$ (E£ 1,656) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,322 NT$ (E£ 3,396) | E£ 1,000 | + 240% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,286 NT$ (E£ 4,806) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 19% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
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Kaohsiung City | Al Mahallah al Kubra | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 909,474 NT$ (E£ 1,330,049) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 NT$ (E£ 52) | E£ 3.50 | + 1391% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,115 NT$ (E£ 1,631) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 270 NT$ (E£ 395) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 15% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
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Kaohsiung City | Al Mahallah al Kubra | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 338 NT$ (E£ 494) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 344 NT$ (E£ 504) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,712 NT$ (E£ 2,504) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 256 NT$ (E£ 375) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 174 NT$ (E£ 255) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 157 NT$ (E£ 230) | E£ 25 | + 821% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 NT$ (E£ 108) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (E£ 100) | E£ 10 | + 903% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 357 NT$ (E£ 521) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 21% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
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Kaohsiung City | Al Mahallah al Kubra | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 712 NT$ (E£ 1,041) | E£ 200 | + 421% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 506 NT$ (E£ 739) | E£ 50 | + 1379% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,025 NT$ (E£ 2,961) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,510 NT$ (E£ 2,208) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 288 NT$ (E£ 422) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 118 NT$ (E£ 172) | E£ 15 | + 1049% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 NT$ (E£ 175) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,938 NT$ (E£ 20,384) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (E£ 10) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,363 NT$ (E£ 1,994) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 109 NT$ (E£ 160) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 40% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 24 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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