Cost of living in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is about the same as in Arica (Chile)
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Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 14% cheaper than in Arica (Chile) | ||||
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Kao-hsiung | Arica | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 106 NT$ (CH$3,277) | CH$13,478 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 128 NT$ (CH$3,935) | CH$7,391 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 NT$ (CH$2,050) | CH$1,980 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 87 NT$ (CH$2,693) | CH$1,264 | + 113% | |
12 eggs, large | 90 NT$ (CH$2,784) | CH$3,556 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 99 NT$ (CH$3,059) | CH$1,672 | + 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167 NT$ (CH$5,139) | CH$4,144 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 NT$ (CH$3,084) | CH$1,094 | + 182% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (CH$1,542) | CH$1,106 | + 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 NT$ (CH$1,303) | CH$1,272 | + 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 NT$ (CH$12,334) | CH$8,310 | + 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 50 NT$ (CH$1,528) | CH$1,734 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 NT$ (CH$925) | CH$558 | + 66% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 4% more expensive than in Arica (Chile) | ||||
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Kao-hsiung | Arica | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,487 NT$ (CH$693,396) | CH$764,300 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,410 NT$ (CH$536,827) | CH$471,642 | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,007 NT$ (CH$61,881) | CH$57,282 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,363 NT$ (CH$535,378) | CH$427,611 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,526 NT$ (CH$386,235) | CH$270,896 | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 NT$ (CH$24,668) | CH$35,880 | - 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 349 NT$ (CH$10,776) | CH$17,923 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | 13,814 NT$ (CH$425,969) | CH$278,175 | + 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (CH$77,088) | CH$99,569 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 NT$ (CH$9,251) | CH$14,073 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 NT$ (CH$12,334) | CH$7,851 | + 57% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 9% more expensive than in Arica (Chile) | ||||
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Kao-hsiung | Arica | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,247 NT$ (CH$69,300) | CH$47,680 | + 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | CH$27,901 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (CH$77,088) | CH$71,386 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 NT$ (CH$61,670) | CH$68,359 | - 10% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 16% more expensive than in Arica (Chile) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 923,365 NT$ (CH$28,472,088) | CH$12,331,400 | + 131% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (CH$918) | CH$1,236 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | CH$38,811 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CH$6,502 | - | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 22% cheaper than in Arica (Chile) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 NT$ (CH$6,167) | CH$5,794 | + 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CH$9,831 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CH$36,988 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | CH$8,522 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 NT$ (CH$2,467) | CH$3,466 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 NT$ (CH$2,313) | CH$3,173 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 NT$ (CH$1,018) | CH$3,480 | - 71% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 35 NT$ (CH$1,079) | CH$2,586 | - 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 NT$ (CH$9,251) | CH$10,746 | - 14% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 7% cheaper than in Arica (Chile) | ||||
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Kao-hsiung | Arica | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 NT$ (CH$24,668) | CH$27,522 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 450 NT$ (CH$13,876) | CH$13,441 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CH$16,142 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 NT$ (CH$77,088) | CH$47,685 | + 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 200 NT$ (CH$6,167) | CH$6,657 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 NT$ (CH$1,850) | CH$4,442 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 NT$ (CH$3,084) | CH$2,830 | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,933 NT$ (CH$337,121) | CH$677,893 | - 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CH$100 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 NT$ (CH$30,835) | CH$35,134 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 NT$ (CH$3,084) | CH$4,470 | - 31% | |
TOTAL | - 1% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 72 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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