- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Spain
- Taichung City
- Algeciras
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 8% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 195 NT$ (€5.39) | €9 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (€3.74) | €6 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 NT$ (€2.36) | €4.15 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 103 NT$ (€2.84) | €0.73 | + 290% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 75 NT$ (€2.08) | €1.83 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 119 NT$ (€3.28) | €1.00 | + 228% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 121 NT$ (€3.34) | €7 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (€3.00) | €1.04 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (€1.38) | €0.67 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 66 NT$ (€1.82) | €0.47 | + 284% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 480 NT$ (€13) | €12 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 53 NT$ (€1.46) | €1.37 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 NT$ (€0.74) | €0.82 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 24% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,131 NT$ (€557) | €528 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,053 NT$ (€444) | €343 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,337 NT$ (€37) | €103 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 14,169 NT$ (€392) | €575 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,877 NT$ (€273) | €275 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,750 NT$ (€48) | €80 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 614 NT$ (€17) | €34 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,000 NT$ (€553) | €406 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 NT$ (€83) | €92 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (€5.53) | €2.00 | + 177% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 NT$ (€4.15) | €9 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 4% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,394 NT$ (€66) | €48 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 900 NT$ (€25) | €28 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,144 NT$ (€59) | €75 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,036 NT$ (€56) | €75 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 13% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,206,670 NT$ (€33,373) | €24,340 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (€0.83) | €1.38 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 NT$ (€8) | €22 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 379 NT$ (€10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 8% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 170 NT$ (€4.70) | €5.00 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 NT$ (€4.15) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 NT$ (€1.11) | €12 | - 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 NT$ (€4.15) | €2.00 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 NT$ (€1.15) | €1.65 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 NT$ (€1.37) | €1.51 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 363 NT$ (€10) | €10 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 28% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 429 NT$ (€12) | €22 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 522 NT$ (€14) | €14 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,416 NT$ (€94) | €83 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 976 NT$ (€27) | €50 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 257 NT$ (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 115 NT$ (€3.17) | €3.70 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 114 NT$ (€3.14) | €3.42 | - 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €700 | - | |
| 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 | 1,257 NT$ (€35) | €37 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 88 NT$ (€2.43) | €4.49 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 81 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 13% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,500
in Algeciras
you would need to make just about €1,300
(46,995 NT$)
in Taichung City.
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