- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Australia
- Tainan City
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tainan City, Taiwan compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 21% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 NT$ (AU$4.38) | AU$17 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (AU$5.92) | AU$9 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 NT$ (AU$1.09) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ (AU$4.01) | AU$1.50 | + 168% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 NT$ (AU$2.19) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 NT$ (AU$1.31) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 150 NT$ (AU$7) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 NT$ (AU$2.63) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 70 NT$ (AU$3.06) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 38 NT$ (AU$1.64) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 275 NT$ (AU$12) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 40 NT$ (AU$1.75) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 NT$ (AU$1.53) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 65% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,938 NT$ (AU$829) | AU$1,271 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,000 NT$ (AU$438) | AU$2,559 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250 NT$ (AU$55) | AU$645 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,500 NT$ (AU$372) | AU$1,290 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,500 NT$ (AU$241) | AU$860 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 625 NT$ (AU$27) | AU$215 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 425 NT$ (AU$19) | AU$55 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 18,609 NT$ (AU$815) | AU$668 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 NT$ (AU$88) | AU$100 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 246 NT$ (AU$11) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 NT$ (AU$8) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 4% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 NT$ (AU$109) | AU$100 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,000 NT$ (AU$44) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,944 NT$ (AU$85) | AU$90 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 NT$ (AU$88) | AU$150 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 152% | |||
| Transportation in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 152% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 600,000 NT$ (AU$26,268) | AU$25,000 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 NT$ (AU$1.43) | AU$1.31 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,013 NT$ (AU$132) | AU$20 | + 559% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 221 NT$ (AU$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 9% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 NT$ (AU$7) | AU$15 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 NT$ (AU$7) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (AU$9) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 NT$ (AU$5.47) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 199 NT$ (AU$9) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 113 NT$ (AU$4.96) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73 NT$ (AU$3.19) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 159 NT$ (AU$7) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 43% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 NT$ (AU$18) | AU$47 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 565 NT$ (AU$25) | AU$33 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 757 NT$ (AU$33) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 290 NT$ (AU$13) | AU$100 | - 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 NT$ (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55 NT$ (AU$2.41) | AU$5.00 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 NT$ (AU$2.19) | AU$4.00 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.33 NT$ (AU$0.19) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 NT$ (AU$44) | AU$52 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 93 NT$ (AU$4.05) | AU$20 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.04378
AUD
/
TWD
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Cost of living in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 15% cheaper than in Albury (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$3,500
in Albury
you would need to make just about AU$2,961
(67,626 NT$)
in Tainan City.
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