- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Egypt
- Taichung City
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 176% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 176% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 195 NT$ (E£ 115) | E£ 60 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (E£ 80) | E£ 42 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 NT$ (E£ 51) | E£ 28 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 103 NT$ (E£ 61) | E£ 11 | + 438% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 75 NT$ (E£ 45) | E£ 13 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 119 NT$ (E£ 70) | E£ 5.42 | + 1195% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 121 NT$ (E£ 72) | E£ 13 | + 437% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (E£ 64) | E£ 18 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (E£ 30) | E£ 6 | + 373% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 66 NT$ (E£ 39) | E£ 25 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 480 NT$ (E£ 284) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 53 NT$ (E£ 31) | E£ 8 | + 312% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 NT$ (E£ 16) | E£ 3.73 | + 323% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 49% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,131 NT$ (E£ 11,927) | E£ 4,000 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,053 NT$ (E£ 9,511) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,337 NT$ (E£ 792) | E£ 350 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 14,169 NT$ (E£ 8,395) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,877 NT$ (E£ 5,852) | E£ 1,500 | + 290% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,750 NT$ (E£ 1,037) | E£ 1,000 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 614 NT$ (E£ 364) | E£ 168 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,000 NT$ (E£ 11,849) | E£ 3,000 | + 295% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 NT$ (E£ 1,777) | E£ 1,200 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (E£ 118) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 NT$ (E£ 89) | E£ 38 | + 137% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 38% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,394 NT$ (E£ 1,418) | E£ 400 | + 255% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 900 NT$ (E£ 533) | E£ 533 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,144 NT$ (E£ 1,270) | E£ 857 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,036 NT$ (E£ 1,206) | E£ 800 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 27% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,206,670 NT$ (E£ 714,910) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (E£ 18) | E£ 3.67 | + 385% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 NT$ (E£ 178) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 379 NT$ (E£ 224) | E£ 52 | + 330% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 32% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 170 NT$ (E£ 101) | E£ 27 | + 273% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 NT$ (E£ 89) | E£ 100 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 NT$ (E£ 24) | E£ 50 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | E£ 34 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 NT$ (E£ 89) | E£ 25 | + 255% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 NT$ (E£ 25) | E£ 30 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 NT$ (E£ 29) | E£ 13 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 363 NT$ (E£ 215) | E£ 50 | + 330% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 60% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 429 NT$ (E£ 254) | E£ 160 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 522 NT$ (E£ 309) | E£ 60 | + 416% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,416 NT$ (E£ 2,024) | E£ 120 | + 1587% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 976 NT$ (E£ 578) | E£ 350 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 257 NT$ (E£ 153) | E£ 25 | + 510% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 115 NT$ (E£ 68) | E£ 15 | + 353% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 114 NT$ (E£ 67) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50 NT$ (E£ 2.07) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,257 NT$ (E£ 745) | E£ 300 | + 148% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 88 NT$ (E£ 52) | E£ 40 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 108 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.592
EGP
/
TWD
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 61% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 20,980
(35,412 NT$)
in Taichung City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Al Mansurah.
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