- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Australia
- Tainan City
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tainan City, Taiwan compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 25% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 NT$ (AU$4.14) | AU$17 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (AU$5.60) | AU$9 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 NT$ (AU$1.04) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ (AU$3.80) | AU$1.50 | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 NT$ (AU$2.07) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 NT$ (AU$1.24) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 150 NT$ (AU$6) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 NT$ (AU$2.49) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 70 NT$ (AU$2.90) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 38 NT$ (AU$1.55) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 275 NT$ (AU$11) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 40 NT$ (AU$1.66) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 NT$ (AU$1.45) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 67% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,938 NT$ (AU$785) | AU$1,271 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,000 NT$ (AU$414) | AU$2,559 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250 NT$ (AU$52) | AU$645 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,500 NT$ (AU$352) | AU$1,290 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,500 NT$ (AU$228) | AU$860 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 625 NT$ (AU$26) | AU$215 | - 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 425 NT$ (AU$18) | AU$55 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 18,609 NT$ (AU$771) | AU$668 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 NT$ (AU$83) | AU$100 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 246 NT$ (AU$10) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 NT$ (AU$7) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 7% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 NT$ (AU$104) | AU$100 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,000 NT$ (AU$41) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,944 NT$ (AU$81) | AU$90 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 NT$ (AU$83) | AU$150 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 12% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 600,000 NT$ (AU$24,859) | AU$25,000 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 NT$ (AU$1.36) | AU$1.31 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 683 NT$ (AU$28) | AU$20 | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 221 NT$ (AU$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 11% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 NT$ (AU$6) | AU$15 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 NT$ (AU$6) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (AU$8) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 NT$ (AU$5.18) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 199 NT$ (AU$8) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 113 NT$ (AU$4.69) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73 NT$ (AU$3.01) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 159 NT$ (AU$7) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 46% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 NT$ (AU$17) | AU$47 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 565 NT$ (AU$23) | AU$33 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 757 NT$ (AU$31) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 290 NT$ (AU$12) | AU$100 | - 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 NT$ (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55 NT$ (AU$2.28) | AU$5.00 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 NT$ (AU$2.07) | AU$4.00 | - 48% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.33 NT$ (AU$0.18) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 NT$ (AU$41) | AU$52 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 93 NT$ (AU$3.83) | AU$20 | - 81% | |
| 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 25 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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AUD
/
TWD
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Cost of living in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 38% cheaper than in Albury (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$3,700
in Albury
you would need to make just about AU$2,289
(55,245 NT$)
in Tainan City.
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