- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Egypt
- Tainan City
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tainan City, Taiwan compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 76% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 NT$ (E£ 58) | E£ 60 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (E£ 78) | E£ 42 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 NT$ (E£ 14) | E£ 28 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ (E£ 53) | E£ 11 | + 394% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 NT$ (E£ 29) | E£ 13 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 NT$ (E£ 17) | E£ 5.42 | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 150 NT$ (E£ 87) | E£ 13 | + 552% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 NT$ (E£ 35) | E£ 21 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 70 NT$ (E£ 41) | E£ 6 | + 547% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 38 NT$ (E£ 22) | E£ 25 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 275 NT$ (E£ 159) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 40 NT$ (E£ 23) | E£ 8 | + 206% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 NT$ (E£ 20) | E£ 8 | + 170% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 29% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,938 NT$ (E£ 10,976) | E£ 4,000 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,000 NT$ (E£ 5,796) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250 NT$ (E£ 724) | E£ 350 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,500 NT$ (E£ 4,926) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,500 NT$ (E£ 3,188) | E£ 1,500 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 625 NT$ (E£ 362) | E£ 1,000 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 425 NT$ (E£ 246) | E£ 193 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 18,609 NT$ (E£ 10,785) | E£ 3,000 | + 260% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 NT$ (E£ 1,159) | E£ 1,200 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 246 NT$ (E£ 143) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 NT$ (E£ 104) | E£ 38 | + 178% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 44% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 NT$ (E£ 1,449) | E£ 400 | + 262% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,000 NT$ (E£ 580) | E£ 533 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,944 NT$ (E£ 1,127) | E£ 857 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 NT$ (E£ 1,159) | E£ 800 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 22% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 600,000 NT$ (E£ 347,738) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 NT$ (E£ 19) | E£ 4.44 | + 328% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,183 NT$ (E£ 1,845) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 221 NT$ (E£ 128) | E£ 52 | + 146% | |
| 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£ 87) | E£ 27 | + 222% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 NT$ (E£ 87) | E£ 50 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 100 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (E£ 116) | E£ 50 | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 NT$ (E£ 72) | E£ 34 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 199 NT$ (E£ 115) | E£ 25 | + 361% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 113 NT$ (E£ 66) | E£ 30 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73 NT$ (E£ 42) | E£ 15 | + 181% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 283 NT$ (E£ 164) | E£ 50 | + 228% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 27% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 NT$ (E£ 232) | E£ 173 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 565 NT$ (E£ 327) | E£ 60 | + 446% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 757 NT$ (E£ 438) | E£ 120 | + 265% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 290 NT$ (E£ 168) | E£ 350 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 NT$ (E£ 145) | E£ 25 | + 480% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55 NT$ (E£ 32) | E£ 15 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 NT$ (E£ 29) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.33 NT$ (E£ 2.51) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 NT$ (E£ 580) | E£ 300 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 93 NT$ (E£ 54) | E£ 40 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 53 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.580
EGP
/
TWD
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Cost of living in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 39% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 18,047
(31,138 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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