- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
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- Tainan City
- Al Mansurah
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Cost of living in Tainan City, Taiwan compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 96% | |||
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Food in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 96% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 NT$ (E£ 59) | E£ 60 | - 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (E£ 80) | E£ 42 | + 93% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 NT$ (E£ 15) | E£ 28 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ (E£ 54) | E£ 11 | + 381% | |
12 eggs, large | 50 NT$ (E£ 30) | E£ 13 | + 124% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 NT$ (E£ 18) | E£ 5.42 | + 229% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 150 NT$ (E£ 89) | E£ 13 | + 569% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 NT$ (E£ 36) | E£ 18 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 70 NT$ (E£ 42) | E£ 6 | + 564% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 38 NT$ (E£ 22) | E£ 25 | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 275 NT$ (E£ 163) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 40 NT$ (E£ 24) | E£ 8 | + 214% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 NT$ (E£ 21) | E£ 3.73 | + 457% | |
Housing | + 34% | |||
Housing in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 34% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,938 NT$ (E£ 11,256) | E£ 4,000 | + 181% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,000 NT$ (E£ 5,943) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250 NT$ (E£ 743) | E£ 350 | + 112% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,500 NT$ (E£ 5,052) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,500 NT$ (E£ 3,269) | E£ 1,500 | + 118% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 625 NT$ (E£ 371) | E£ 1,000 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 425 NT$ (E£ 253) | E£ 168 | + 50% | |
40” flat screen TV | 18,609 NT$ (E£ 11,060) | E£ 3,000 | + 269% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 NT$ (E£ 1,189) | E£ 1,200 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 246 NT$ (E£ 146) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 NT$ (E£ 107) | E£ 38 | + 185% | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 46% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 NT$ (E£ 1,486) | E£ 400 | + 271% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,000 NT$ (E£ 594) | E£ 533 | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,944 NT$ (E£ 1,155) | E£ 857 | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 NT$ (E£ 1,189) | E£ 800 | + 49% | |
Transportation | + 24% | |||
Transportation in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 24% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 600,000 NT$ (E£ 356,602) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 NT$ (E£ 19) | E£ 3.67 | + 431% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 3,013 NT$ (E£ 1,790) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 221 NT$ (E£ 131) | E£ 52 | + 152% | |
Personal Care | + 96% | |||
Personal Care in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 96% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 NT$ (E£ 89) | E£ 27 | + 230% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 NT$ (E£ 89) | E£ 50 | + 78% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 100 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (E£ 119) | E£ 50 | + 138% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 NT$ (E£ 74) | E£ 34 | + 116% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 199 NT$ (E£ 118) | E£ 25 | + 373% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 113 NT$ (E£ 67) | E£ 30 | + 124% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 73 NT$ (E£ 43) | E£ 13 | + 246% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 159 NT$ (E£ 95) | E£ 50 | + 89% | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 30% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 NT$ (E£ 238) | E£ 160 | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 565 NT$ (E£ 336) | E£ 60 | + 460% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 757 NT$ (E£ 450) | E£ 120 | + 275% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 290 NT$ (E£ 172) | E£ 350 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 NT$ (E£ 149) | E£ 25 | + 494% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55 NT$ (E£ 33) | E£ 15 | + 118% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 NT$ (E£ 30) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.33 NT$ (E£ 2.57) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 NT$ (E£ 594) | E£ 300 | + 98% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 93 NT$ (E£ 55) | E£ 40 | + 37% | |
TOTAL | + 44% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EGP
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Cost of living in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 44% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 18,657
(31,391 NT$)
in Tainan City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Al Mansurah.
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