Cost of living in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan compared to Albany, New York, United States
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 25% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 178 NT$ ($5.86) | $15 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ ($4.44) | $8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 97 NT$ ($3.19) | $3.69 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 81 NT$ ($2.68) | $0.92 | + 191% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 77 NT$ ($2.53) | $3.00 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 83 NT$ ($2.72) | $4.83 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 244 NT$ ($8) | $5.08 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 NT$ ($3.96) | $2.55 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 105 NT$ ($3.47) | $1.93 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 44 NT$ ($1.44) | $2.07 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 508 NT$ ($17) | $14 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 41 NT$ ($1.34) | $1.77 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 45 NT$ ($1.49) | $2.24 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 58% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 24,717 NT$ ($814) | $1,364 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,194 NT$ ($500) | $1,014 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,655 NT$ ($54) | $121 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,209 NT$ ($270) | $876 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,275 NT$ ($174) | $651 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,119 NT$ ($37) | $137 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 536 NT$ ($18) | $44 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,945 NT$ ($492) | $341 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,529 NT$ ($83) | $133 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 285 NT$ ($9) | $9 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 198 NT$ ($7) | $30 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 4% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,645 NT$ ($54) | $42 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,025 NT$ ($34) | $39 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,154 NT$ ($71) | $82 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,894 NT$ ($95) | $74 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 25% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 911,654 NT$ ($30,013) | $22,529 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26 NT$ ($0.85) | $0.61 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 936 NT$ ($31) | $62 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 229 NT$ ($8) | $21 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 42% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 282 NT$ ($9) | $8 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 NT$ ($11) | $6.00 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 469 NT$ ($15) | $140 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ ($7) | $4.79 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 143 NT$ ($4.71) | $3.09 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 125 NT$ ($4.11) | $4.63 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ ($2.02) | $2.85 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 59 NT$ ($1.95) | $1.83 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 NT$ ($10) | $18 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 40% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 472 NT$ ($16) | $44 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 487 NT$ ($16) | $23 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,390 NT$ ($46) | $158 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,475 NT$ ($49) | $82 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 253 NT$ ($8) | $9 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ ($3.41) | $4.14 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 NT$ ($3.94) | $5.72 | - 31% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 4,295 NT$ ($141) | $224 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.47 NT$ ($0.18) | $0.20 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,114 NT$ ($37) | $49 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 83 NT$ ($2.72) | $10 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 360 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,300
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,672
(81,163 NT$)
in Kaohsiung City.
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