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 | 144 NT$ ($4.85) | $14 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 121 NT$ ($4.08) | $8 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 89 NT$ ($3.00) | $3.51 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 84 NT$ ($2.83) | $0.87 | + 226% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 74 NT$ ($2.49) | $2.54 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 NT$ ($2.82) | $4.74 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 248 NT$ ($8) | $7 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 NT$ ($4.04) | $3.04 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 102 NT$ ($3.42) | $1.59 | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 43 NT$ ($1.44) | $2.08 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 414 NT$ ($14) | $14 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 NT$ ($1.30) | $1.74 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 NT$ ($1.26) | $1.98 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 56% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,978 NT$ ($740) | $1,463 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,892 NT$ ($535) | $1,143 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,786 NT$ ($60) | $141 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,160 NT$ ($376) | $889 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,391 NT$ ($249) | $731 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,119 NT$ ($38) | $126 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 610 NT$ ($21) | $44 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,945 NT$ ($503) | $303 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,529 NT$ ($85) | $130 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 249 NT$ ($8) | $9 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 210 NT$ ($7) | $26 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 6% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,601 NT$ ($54) | $47 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,060 NT$ ($36) | $41 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,213 NT$ ($74) | $82 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,894 NT$ ($97) | $82 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 17% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 960,750 NT$ ($32,345) | $24,752 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 NT$ ($0.92) | $0.67 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,014 NT$ ($34) | $61 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 249 NT$ ($8) | $15 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 43% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 282 NT$ ($9) | $9 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 NT$ ($11) | $26 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 700 NT$ ($24) | $99 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ ($7) | $4.79 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 144 NT$ ($4.83) | $3.26 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 125 NT$ ($4.20) | $5.18 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ ($2.06) | $3.32 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 64 NT$ ($2.14) | $1.97 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 286 NT$ ($10) | $23 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 38% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 472 NT$ ($16) | $47 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 498 NT$ ($17) | $24 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,514 NT$ ($51) | $136 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,283 NT$ ($43) | $96 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 210 NT$ ($7) | $11 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 109 NT$ ($3.65) | $4.38 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 109 NT$ ($3.66) | $6 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,000 NT$ ($539) | $429 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.99 NT$ ($0.20) | $0.20 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,222 NT$ ($41) | $40 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 84 NT$ ($2.82) | $11 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 388 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 35% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,600
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,986
(88,703 NT$)
in Kaohsiung City.
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