- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Spain
- Taichung City
- Algeciras
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 7% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 201 NT$ (€5.65) | €9 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 162 NT$ (€4.55) | €6 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 NT$ (€2.40) | €4.15 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 104 NT$ (€2.93) | €0.73 | + 301% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 83 NT$ (€2.32) | €1.83 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 119 NT$ (€3.33) | €1.00 | + 233% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 121 NT$ (€3.39) | €7 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (€3.04) | €1.04 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (€1.40) | €0.67 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 NT$ (€1.81) | €0.47 | + 283% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 306 NT$ (€9) | €12 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 48 NT$ (€1.36) | €1.37 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 NT$ (€0.75) | €0.82 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 2% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 37,934 NT$ (€1,065) | €528 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,444 NT$ (€518) | €343 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,153 NT$ (€89) | €103 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,516 NT$ (€351) | €575 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,842 NT$ (€220) | €275 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 913 NT$ (€26) | €80 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 572 NT$ (€16) | €34 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,000 NT$ (€562) | €406 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €92 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (€5.62) | €2.00 | + 181% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 NT$ (€4.21) | €9 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 3% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,055 NT$ (€86) | €48 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 848 NT$ (€24) | €28 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,057 NT$ (€58) | €75 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,290 NT$ (€64) | €75 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 12% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,206,670 NT$ (€33,885) | €24,340 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34 NT$ (€0.95) | €1.38 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 NT$ (€8) | €22 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 16% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 NT$ (€2.81) | €5.00 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 NT$ (€4.21) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 NT$ (€1.12) | €12 | - 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.00 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 NT$ (€1.38) | €1.65 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (€1.94) | €1.51 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 332 NT$ (€9) | €10 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 38% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 542 NT$ (€15) | €22 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 570 NT$ (€16) | €14 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,056 NT$ (€30) | €83 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 969 NT$ (€27) | €50 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 203 NT$ (€5.71) | €8 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 NT$ (€3.36) | €3.70 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 112 NT$ (€3.15) | €3.42 | - 8% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 5,490 NT$ (€154) | €250 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50 NT$ (€0.10) | €0.28 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,020 NT$ (€29) | €37 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 88 NT$ (€2.47) | €4.49 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 77 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 11% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,600
in Algeciras
you would need to make just about €1,430
(50,938 NT$)
in Taichung City.
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