- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Egypt
- Taichung City
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 187% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 187% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 201 NT$ (E£ 118) | E£ 60 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 162 NT$ (E£ 95) | E£ 37 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 NT$ (E£ 50) | E£ 25 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 104 NT$ (E£ 61) | E£ 10 | + 536% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 83 NT$ (E£ 48) | E£ 13 | + 264% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 119 NT$ (E£ 69) | E£ 5.42 | + 1178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 121 NT$ (E£ 71) | E£ 12 | + 483% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (E£ 63) | E£ 16 | + 301% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (E£ 29) | E£ 6 | + 366% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 NT$ (E£ 38) | E£ 25 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 306 NT$ (E£ 179) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 48 NT$ (E£ 28) | E£ 8 | + 273% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 NT$ (E£ 16) | E£ 3.73 | + 317% | |
| Housing | + 270% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 270% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 37,934 NT$ (E£ 22,168) | E£ 1,866 | + 1088% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,444 NT$ (E£ 10,778) | E£ 2,000 | + 439% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,153 NT$ (E£ 1,843) | E£ 394 | + 367% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,516 NT$ (E£ 7,314) | E£ 2,000 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,842 NT$ (E£ 4,583) | E£ 1,500 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 913 NT$ (E£ 534) | E£ 1,000 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 572 NT$ (E£ 334) | E£ 176 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,000 NT$ (E£ 11,687) | E£ 3,000 | + 290% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 1,200 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (E£ 117) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 NT$ (E£ 88) | E£ 25 | + 251% | |
| Clothes | + 138% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 138% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,055 NT$ (E£ 1,785) | E£ 400 | + 346% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 848 NT$ (E£ 496) | E£ 226 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,057 NT$ (E£ 1,202) | E£ 857 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,290 NT$ (E£ 1,338) | E£ 800 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 21% 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£ 705,145) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34 NT$ (E£ 20) | E£ 3.00 | + 559% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 NT$ (E£ 175) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 14% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 NT$ (E£ 58) | E£ 24 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 NT$ (E£ 88) | E£ 100 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 NT$ (E£ 23) | E£ 50 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | E£ 19 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | E£ 25 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 NT$ (E£ 29) | E£ 30 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (E£ 40) | E£ 10 | + 303% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 332 NT$ (E£ 194) | E£ 50 | + 288% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 44% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 542 NT$ (E£ 317) | E£ 200 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 570 NT$ (E£ 333) | E£ 60 | + 455% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,056 NT$ (E£ 617) | E£ 120 | + 414% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 969 NT$ (E£ 566) | E£ 400 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 203 NT$ (E£ 119) | E£ 25 | + 376% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 NT$ (E£ 70) | E£ 15 | + 367% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 112 NT$ (E£ 66) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 5,490 NT$ (E£ 3,208) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50 NT$ (E£ 2.05) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,020 NT$ (E£ 596) | E£ 300 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 88 NT$ (E£ 51) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 76 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 93% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 11,021
(18,859 NT$)
in Taichung City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 5,700
in Al Mansurah.
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