- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Egypt
- Tainan City
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tainan City, Taiwan vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 112% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 153 NT$ (E£ 87) | E£ 53 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (E£ 77) | E£ 49 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47 NT$ (E£ 27) | E£ 28 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 78 NT$ (E£ 44) | E£ 11 | + 311% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 56 NT$ (E£ 32) | E£ 13 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 75 NT$ (E£ 43) | E£ 5.42 | + 687% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 150 NT$ (E£ 85) | E£ 13 | + 540% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 82 NT$ (E£ 46) | E£ 21 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 89 NT$ (E£ 51) | E£ 6 | + 706% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 41 NT$ (E£ 23) | E£ 25 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 350 NT$ (E£ 199) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 44 NT$ (E£ 25) | E£ 8 | + 228% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 NT$ (E£ 21) | E£ 8 | + 180% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 27% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,418 NT$ (E£ 8,771) | E£ 4,000 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,035 NT$ (E£ 6,277) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,667 NT$ (E£ 948) | E£ 350 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,177 NT$ (E£ 5,789) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,294 NT$ (E£ 3,581) | E£ 1,500 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 707 NT$ (E£ 402) | E£ 1,000 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 506 NT$ (E£ 288) | E£ 193 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 18,609 NT$ (E£ 10,586) | E£ 3,000 | + 253% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 NT$ (E£ 1,138) | E£ 1,200 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 246 NT$ (E£ 140) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 NT$ (E£ 102) | E£ 38 | + 173% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 40% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,347 NT$ (E£ 1,335) | E£ 400 | + 234% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,029 NT$ (E£ 585) | E£ 533 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,750 NT$ (E£ 996) | E£ 857 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,250 NT$ (E£ 1,280) | E£ 800 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 19% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 679,167 NT$ (E£ 386,357) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (E£ 16) | E£ 4.44 | + 271% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 928 NT$ (E£ 528) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 231 NT$ (E£ 131) | E£ 52 | + 152% | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 164% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 255 NT$ (E£ 145) | E£ 27 | + 437% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 NT$ (E£ 85) | E£ 50 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 350 NT$ (E£ 199) | E£ 100 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (E£ 114) | E£ 50 | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 150 NT$ (E£ 85) | E£ 34 | + 148% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 199 NT$ (E£ 113) | E£ 25 | + 353% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 113 NT$ (E£ 64) | E£ 30 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73 NT$ (E£ 41) | E£ 15 | + 176% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 NT$ (E£ 142) | E£ 50 | + 184% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 40% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 450 NT$ (E£ 256) | E£ 173 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 488 NT$ (E£ 277) | E£ 60 | + 362% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 757 NT$ (E£ 430) | E£ 120 | + 259% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,033 NT$ (E£ 588) | E£ 350 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 NT$ (E£ 142) | E£ 25 | + 469% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 74 NT$ (E£ 42) | E£ 15 | + 182% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 57 NT$ (E£ 32) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.33 NT$ (E£ 2.46) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 927 NT$ (E£ 527) | E£ 300 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 91 NT$ (E£ 52) | E£ 40 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 77 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 48% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 19,196
(33,744 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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