- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Egypt
- Tainan City
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tainan City, Taiwan compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 128% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 NT$ (E£ 60) | E£ 61 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (E£ 81) | E£ 48 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 NT$ (E£ 15) | E£ 25 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 101 NT$ (E£ 61) | E£ 10 | + 513% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 NT$ (E£ 30) | E£ 11 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 NT$ (E£ 18) | E£ 6 | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 150 NT$ (E£ 90) | E£ 27 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 NT$ (E£ 36) | E£ 13 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 70 NT$ (E£ 42) | E£ 3.74 | + 1019% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 38 NT$ (E£ 22) | E£ 9 | + 151% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 275 NT$ (E£ 164) | E£ 89 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 40 NT$ (E£ 24) | E£ 9 | + 160% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 NT$ (E£ 21) | E£ 2.71 | + 673% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 70% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,938 NT$ (E£ 11,328) | E£ 4,450 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,000 NT$ (E£ 5,981) | E£ 2,577 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250 NT$ (E£ 748) | E£ 218 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,500 NT$ (E£ 5,084) | E£ 2,526 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,500 NT$ (E£ 3,290) | E£ 1,181 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 625 NT$ (E£ 374) | E£ 512 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 425 NT$ (E£ 254) | E£ 443 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 18,609 NT$ (E£ 11,131) | E£ 5,512 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 NT$ (E£ 1,196) | E£ 1,699 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 246 NT$ (E£ 147) | E£ 64 | + 132% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 NT$ (E£ 108) | E£ 19 | + 475% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 23% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 NT$ (E£ 1,495) | E£ 645 | + 132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,000 NT$ (E£ 598) | E£ 599 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,944 NT$ (E£ 1,163) | E£ 1,046 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 NT$ (E£ 1,196) | E£ 720 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 58% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 600,000 NT$ (E£ 358,883) | E£ 507,909 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 NT$ (E£ 20) | E£ 3.02 | + 548% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 709 NT$ (E£ 424) | E£ 109 | + 289% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 221 NT$ (E£ 132) | E£ 21 | + 533% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 132% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 NT$ (E£ 90) | E£ 24 | + 270% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 NT$ (E£ 90) | E£ 76 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 112 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (E£ 120) | E£ 30 | + 299% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 NT$ (E£ 75) | E£ 30 | + 150% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 199 NT$ (E£ 119) | E£ 27 | + 341% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 113 NT$ (E£ 68) | E£ 13 | + 437% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73 NT$ (E£ 44) | E£ 12 | + 276% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 159 NT$ (E£ 95) | E£ 39 | + 143% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 106% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 NT$ (E£ 239) | E£ 119 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 565 NT$ (E£ 338) | E£ 73 | + 360% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 757 NT$ (E£ 453) | E£ 283 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 290 NT$ (E£ 173) | E£ 233 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 NT$ (E£ 150) | E£ 52 | + 187% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55 NT$ (E£ 33) | E£ 24 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 NT$ (E£ 30) | E£ 19 | + 53% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 6,682 NT$ (E£ 3,997) | E£ 2,268 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.33 NT$ (E£ 2.59) | E£ 0.23 | + 1015% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 NT$ (E£ 598) | E£ 394 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 93 NT$ (E£ 55) | E£ 26 | + 113% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 396 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 82% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 27,325
(45,683 NT$)
in Tainan City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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