- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Egypt
- Tainan City
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tainan City, Taiwan compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 111% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 NT$ (E£ 59) | E£ 61 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (E£ 79) | E£ 49 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 NT$ (E£ 15) | E£ 32 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 101 NT$ (E£ 59) | E£ 12 | + 414% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 NT$ (E£ 29) | E£ 16 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 NT$ (E£ 18) | E£ 4.77 | + 269% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 150 NT$ (E£ 88) | E£ 28 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 NT$ (E£ 35) | E£ 12 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 70 NT$ (E£ 41) | E£ 4.31 | + 852% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 38 NT$ (E£ 22) | E£ 9 | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 275 NT$ (E£ 161) | E£ 89 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 40 NT$ (E£ 23) | E£ 9 | + 154% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 NT$ (E£ 20) | E£ 2.71 | + 657% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 69% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,938 NT$ (E£ 11,090) | E£ 4,287 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,000 NT$ (E£ 5,856) | E£ 2,487 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250 NT$ (E£ 732) | E£ 218 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,500 NT$ (E£ 4,978) | E£ 2,526 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,500 NT$ (E£ 3,221) | E£ 1,181 | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 625 NT$ (E£ 366) | E£ 512 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 425 NT$ (E£ 249) | E£ 443 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 18,609 NT$ (E£ 10,898) | E£ 5,512 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 NT$ (E£ 1,171) | E£ 1,699 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 246 NT$ (E£ 144) | E£ 64 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 NT$ (E£ 105) | E£ 19 | + 463% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 25% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 NT$ (E£ 1,464) | E£ 645 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,000 NT$ (E£ 586) | E£ 581 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,944 NT$ (E£ 1,138) | E£ 1,190 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 NT$ (E£ 1,171) | E£ 720 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 55% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 600,000 NT$ (E£ 351,364) | E£ 507,909 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 NT$ (E£ 19) | E£ 2.81 | + 582% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 709 NT$ (E£ 415) | E£ 109 | + 281% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 221 NT$ (E£ 129) | E£ 21 | + 520% | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 155% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 NT$ (E£ 88) | E£ 24 | + 262% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 NT$ (E£ 88) | E£ 76 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 112 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (E£ 117) | E£ 30 | + 290% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 NT$ (E£ 73) | E£ 19 | + 287% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 199 NT$ (E£ 117) | E£ 23 | + 418% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 113 NT$ (E£ 66) | E£ 13 | + 426% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73 NT$ (E£ 43) | E£ 12 | + 268% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 159 NT$ (E£ 93) | E£ 27 | + 250% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 114% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 NT$ (E£ 234) | E£ 119 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 565 NT$ (E£ 331) | E£ 73 | + 351% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 757 NT$ (E£ 443) | E£ 283 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 290 NT$ (E£ 170) | E£ 233 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 NT$ (E£ 146) | E£ 52 | + 181% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55 NT$ (E£ 32) | E£ 24 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 NT$ (E£ 29) | E£ 19 | + 50% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 6,682 NT$ (E£ 3,913) | E£ 2,268 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.33 NT$ (E£ 2.54) | E£ 0.23 | + 992% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 NT$ (E£ 586) | E£ 379 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 93 NT$ (E£ 54) | E£ 26 | + 108% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 363 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 80% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 21,657
(36,982 NT$)
in Tainan City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Alexandria.
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