- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Egypt
- Tainan City
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tainan City, Taiwan compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 98% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 NT$ (E£ 59) | E£ 60 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (E£ 79) | E£ 37 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 NT$ (E£ 15) | E£ 25 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 101 NT$ (E£ 59) | E£ 10 | + 518% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 NT$ (E£ 29) | E£ 13 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 NT$ (E£ 18) | E£ 5.42 | + 224% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 150 NT$ (E£ 88) | E£ 12 | + 625% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 NT$ (E£ 35) | E£ 16 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 70 NT$ (E£ 41) | E£ 6 | + 553% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 38 NT$ (E£ 22) | E£ 25 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 275 NT$ (E£ 161) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 40 NT$ (E£ 23) | E£ 8 | + 205% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 NT$ (E£ 20) | E£ 3.73 | + 449% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 133% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,938 NT$ (E£ 11,080) | E£ 1,866 | + 494% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,000 NT$ (E£ 5,851) | E£ 2,000 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250 NT$ (E£ 731) | E£ 394 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,500 NT$ (E£ 4,973) | E£ 2,000 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,500 NT$ (E£ 3,218) | E£ 1,500 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 625 NT$ (E£ 366) | E£ 1,000 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 425 NT$ (E£ 249) | E£ 176 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 18,609 NT$ (E£ 10,888) | E£ 3,000 | + 263% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 NT$ (E£ 1,170) | E£ 1,200 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 246 NT$ (E£ 144) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 NT$ (E£ 105) | E£ 25 | + 321% | |
| Clothes | + 137% | |||
| Clothes in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 137% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 NT$ (E£ 1,463) | E£ 400 | + 266% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,000 NT$ (E£ 585) | E£ 226 | + 159% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,944 NT$ (E£ 1,137) | E£ 857 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 NT$ (E£ 1,170) | E£ 800 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 26% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 600,000 NT$ (E£ 351,040) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 NT$ (E£ 19) | E£ 3.00 | + 539% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 709 NT$ (E£ 415) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 221 NT$ (E£ 129) | E£ 52 | + 148% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 116% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 NT$ (E£ 88) | E£ 24 | + 266% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 NT$ (E£ 88) | E£ 50 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 100 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (E£ 117) | E£ 50 | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 NT$ (E£ 73) | E£ 19 | + 290% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 199 NT$ (E£ 116) | E£ 25 | + 366% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 113 NT$ (E£ 66) | E£ 30 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73 NT$ (E£ 43) | E£ 10 | + 326% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 159 NT$ (E£ 93) | E£ 50 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 23% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 NT$ (E£ 234) | E£ 200 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 565 NT$ (E£ 331) | E£ 60 | + 451% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 757 NT$ (E£ 443) | E£ 120 | + 269% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 290 NT$ (E£ 170) | E£ 400 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 NT$ (E£ 146) | E£ 25 | + 485% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55 NT$ (E£ 32) | E£ 15 | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 NT$ (E£ 29) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 6,682 NT$ (E£ 3,909) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.33 NT$ (E£ 2.53) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 NT$ (E£ 585) | E£ 300 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 93 NT$ (E£ 54) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 56 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 65% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 9,706
(16,589 NT$)
in Tainan City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 5,900
in Al Mansurah.
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