- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Spain
- Hualian
- Almería
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hualian, Taiwan compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hualian (Taiwan) is 11% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 NT$ (€4.41) | €11 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 120 NT$ (€3.53) | €5.50 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | €3.06 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 NT$ (€2.65) | €1.59 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 140 NT$ (€4.12) | €2.10 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €1.41 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €5.00 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €1.69 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €1.38 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.59 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €4.69 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | €1.35 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €0.56 | - | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Hualian (Taiwan) is 27% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 16,000 NT$ (€470) | €672 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,000 NT$ (€323) | €422 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400 NT$ (€12) | €89 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,000 NT$ (€353) | €464 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,000 NT$ (€206) | €329 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €65 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €29 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €417 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €71 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 NT$ (€2.94) | €7 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 NT$ (€7) | €9 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Hualian (Taiwan) is 24% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 500 NT$ (€15) | €81 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 750 NT$ (€22) | €23 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 NT$ (€59) | €63 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €64 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Hualian (Taiwan) is in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €20,143 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €1.29 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €31 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €18 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Hualian (Taiwan) is 28% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €6 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €12 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €53 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.30 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 188 NT$ (€5.51) | €2.62 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €3.36 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.43 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 120 NT$ (€3.53) | €1.97 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 NT$ (€15) | €11 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Hualian (Taiwan) is 1% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €26 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 NT$ (€15) | €12 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €46 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €46 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €2.22 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.36 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €178 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €28 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €5.32 | - | |
| 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 164 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Hualian (Taiwan) is 11% cheaper than in Almería (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,000
in Almería
you would need to make just about €1,771
(60,247 NT$)
in Hualian.
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