- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Egypt
- Taichung City
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 148% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 148% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 207 NT$ (E£ 118) | E£ 53 | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 138 NT$ (E£ 79) | E£ 49 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 NT$ (E£ 49) | E£ 28 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (E£ 53) | E£ 11 | + 396% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 76 NT$ (E£ 43) | E£ 13 | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 119 NT$ (E£ 67) | E£ 5.42 | + 1144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 121 NT$ (E£ 69) | E£ 13 | + 416% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (E£ 62) | E£ 21 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (E£ 28) | E£ 6 | + 354% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 NT$ (E£ 36) | E£ 25 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 480 NT$ (E£ 273) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 55 NT$ (E£ 31) | E£ 8 | + 309% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 NT$ (E£ 15) | E£ 8 | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 58% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 24,031 NT$ (E£ 13,671) | E£ 4,000 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,002 NT$ (E£ 7,965) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,511 NT$ (E£ 860) | E£ 350 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,609 NT$ (E£ 8,880) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,488 NT$ (E£ 5,398) | E£ 1,500 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,750 NT$ (E£ 996) | E£ 1,000 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 637 NT$ (E£ 362) | E£ 193 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 19,530 NT$ (E£ 11,110) | E£ 3,000 | + 270% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 NT$ (E£ 1,707) | E£ 1,200 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 331 NT$ (E£ 188) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 333 NT$ (E£ 190) | E£ 38 | + 406% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 47% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,418 NT$ (E£ 1,376) | E£ 400 | + 244% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,066 NT$ (E£ 606) | E£ 533 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,179 NT$ (E£ 1,240) | E£ 857 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,334 NT$ (E£ 1,328) | E£ 800 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 23% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,152,000 NT$ (E£ 655,336) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (E£ 17) | E£ 4.44 | + 283% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 NT$ (E£ 171) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 326 NT$ (E£ 185) | E£ 52 | + 256% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 31% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 183 NT$ (E£ 104) | E£ 27 | + 285% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 100 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 170 NT$ (E£ 96) | E£ 50 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | E£ 34 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 NT$ (E£ 85) | E£ 25 | + 241% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 NT$ (E£ 24) | E£ 30 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 NT$ (E£ 41) | E£ 15 | + 171% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 373 NT$ (E£ 212) | E£ 50 | + 324% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 62% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 484 NT$ (E£ 276) | E£ 173 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 519 NT$ (E£ 295) | E£ 60 | + 392% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,133 NT$ (E£ 1,214) | E£ 120 | + 911% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,143 NT$ (E£ 650) | E£ 350 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 270 NT$ (E£ 153) | E£ 25 | + 514% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 125 NT$ (E£ 71) | E£ 15 | + 376% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 122 NT$ (E£ 69) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,900 NT$ (E£ 7,907) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50 NT$ (E£ 1.99) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,377 NT$ (E£ 783) | E£ 300 | + 161% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 95 NT$ (E£ 54) | E£ 40 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 105 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 60% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 19,229
(33,801 NT$)
in Taichung City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Al Mansurah.
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