- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Egypt
- Tainan City
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tainan City, Taiwan compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 50% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 NT$ (E£ 60) | E£ 72 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (E£ 81) | E£ 72 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 NT$ (E£ 15) | E£ 36 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ (E£ 55) | E£ 13 | + 307% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 NT$ (E£ 30) | E£ 20 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 NT$ (E£ 18) | E£ 14 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 150 NT$ (E£ 90) | E£ 29 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 NT$ (E£ 36) | E£ 21 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 70 NT$ (E£ 42) | E£ 5.98 | + 598% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 38 NT$ (E£ 22) | E£ 19 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 275 NT$ (E£ 164) | E£ 92 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 40 NT$ (E£ 24) | E£ 11 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 NT$ (E£ 21) | E£ 10 | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 26% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,938 NT$ (E£ 11,305) | E£ 5,401 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,000 NT$ (E£ 5,969) | E£ 3,866 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250 NT$ (E£ 746) | E£ 898 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,500 NT$ (E£ 5,074) | E£ 3,625 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,500 NT$ (E£ 3,283) | E£ 2,335 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 625 NT$ (E£ 373) | E£ 736 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 425 NT$ (E£ 254) | E£ 365 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 18,609 NT$ (E£ 11,109) | E£ 6,508 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 NT$ (E£ 1,194) | E£ 1,489 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 246 NT$ (E£ 147) | E£ 67 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 NT$ (E£ 107) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 14% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 NT$ (E£ 1,492) | E£ 740 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,000 NT$ (E£ 597) | E£ 614 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,944 NT$ (E£ 1,160) | E£ 1,504 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 NT$ (E£ 1,194) | E£ 777 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 201% | |||
| Transportation in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 201% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 600,000 NT$ (E£ 358,167) | E£ 453,039 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 NT$ (E£ 20) | E£ 3.88 | + 404% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,013 NT$ (E£ 1,798) | E£ 182 | + 886% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 221 NT$ (E£ 132) | E£ 126 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 119% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 NT$ (E£ 90) | E£ 33 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 NT$ (E£ 90) | E£ 80 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 200 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (E£ 119) | E£ 40 | + 198% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 NT$ (E£ 75) | E£ 21 | + 255% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 199 NT$ (E£ 119) | E£ 26 | + 362% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 113 NT$ (E£ 68) | E£ 20 | + 241% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73 NT$ (E£ 43) | E£ 15 | + 196% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 159 NT$ (E£ 95) | E£ 48 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 52% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 NT$ (E£ 239) | E£ 153 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 565 NT$ (E£ 337) | E£ 96 | + 250% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 757 NT$ (E£ 452) | E£ 520 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 290 NT$ (E£ 173) | E£ 228 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 NT$ (E£ 149) | E£ 52 | + 186% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55 NT$ (E£ 33) | E£ 24 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 NT$ (E£ 30) | E£ 19 | + 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | E£ 11,487 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.33 NT$ (E£ 2.58) | E£ 0.23 | + 1039% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 NT$ (E£ 597) | E£ 416 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 93 NT$ (E£ 55) | E£ 28 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 308 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.597
EGP
/
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Cost of living in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 86% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 29,778
(49,884 NT$)
in Tainan City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 16,000
in Alexandria.
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