- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Egypt
- Tainan City
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tainan City, Taiwan compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 91% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 NT$ (E£ 58) | E£ 66 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (E£ 79) | E£ 60 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 NT$ (E£ 15) | E£ 32 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ (E£ 54) | E£ 13 | + 323% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 NT$ (E£ 29) | E£ 16 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 NT$ (E£ 18) | E£ 6 | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 150 NT$ (E£ 88) | E£ 27 | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 NT$ (E£ 35) | E£ 15 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 70 NT$ (E£ 41) | E£ 5.21 | + 686% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 38 NT$ (E£ 22) | E£ 13 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 275 NT$ (E£ 161) | E£ 88 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 40 NT$ (E£ 23) | E£ 10 | + 143% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 NT$ (E£ 20) | E£ 2.28 | + 799% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 78% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,938 NT$ (E£ 11,073) | E£ 4,826 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,000 NT$ (E£ 5,847) | E£ 2,486 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250 NT$ (E£ 731) | E£ 245 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,500 NT$ (E£ 4,970) | E£ 2,488 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,500 NT$ (E£ 3,216) | E£ 1,489 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 625 NT$ (E£ 365) | E£ 238 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 425 NT$ (E£ 248) | E£ 397 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 18,609 NT$ (E£ 10,881) | E£ 6,060 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 NT$ (E£ 1,169) | E£ 1,489 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 246 NT$ (E£ 144) | E£ 55 | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 NT$ (E£ 105) | E£ 17 | + 524% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 18% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 NT$ (E£ 1,462) | E£ 735 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,000 NT$ (E£ 585) | E£ 604 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,944 NT$ (E£ 1,137) | E£ 1,360 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 NT$ (E£ 1,169) | E£ 581 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 95% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 600,000 NT$ (E£ 350,821) | E£ 348,808 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 NT$ (E£ 19) | E£ 3.19 | + 500% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 683 NT$ (E£ 400) | E£ 123 | + 226% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 221 NT$ (E£ 129) | E£ 21 | + 519% | |
| Personal Care | + 137% | |||
| Personal Care in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 137% 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£ 90 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 98 | - | |
| 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£ 116) | E£ 23 | + 417% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 113 NT$ (E£ 66) | E£ 13 | + 425% | |
| 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£ 28 | + 235% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 68% 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£ 330) | E£ 80 | + 312% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 757 NT$ (E£ 442) | E£ 323 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 290 NT$ (E£ 170) | E£ 214 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 NT$ (E£ 146) | E£ 52 | + 180% | |
| 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% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | E£ 12,013 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.33 NT$ (E£ 2.53) | E£ 0.23 | + 986% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 NT$ (E£ 585) | E£ 433 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 93 NT$ (E£ 54) | E£ 26 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 410 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 81% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 23,594
(40,353 NT$)
in Tainan City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Alexandria.
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