Cost of living in Kao-hsiung, Taiwan vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 46% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80 NT$ (NZ$4.00) | NZ$20 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 95 NT$ (NZ$4.75) | NZ$13 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 NT$ (NZ$3.31) | NZ$7 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 NT$ (NZ$4.00) | NZ$2.15 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 NT$ (NZ$2.00) | NZ$8 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 99 NT$ (NZ$4.96) | NZ$6 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167 NT$ (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 NT$ (NZ$5.00) | NZ$3.39 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (NZ$2.50) | NZ$3.32 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 NT$ (NZ$2.11) | NZ$4.31 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 NT$ (NZ$20) | NZ$20 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 49 NT$ (NZ$2.45) | NZ$3.77 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 NT$ (NZ$1.50) | NZ$2.27 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 62% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,500 NT$ (NZ$1,125) | NZ$3,068 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,500 NT$ (NZ$825) | NZ$2,605 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 NT$ (NZ$100) | NZ$279 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,000 NT$ (NZ$1,050) | NZ$2,393 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,500 NT$ (NZ$625) | NZ$1,982 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 NT$ (NZ$40) | NZ$183 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 350 NT$ (NZ$18) | NZ$80 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,750 NT$ (NZ$688) | NZ$753 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (NZ$125) | NZ$234 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 NT$ (NZ$15) | NZ$12 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 NT$ (NZ$20) | NZ$28 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 12% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,250 NT$ (NZ$113) | NZ$112 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | NZ$68 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (NZ$125) | NZ$182 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 NT$ (NZ$100) | NZ$213 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 5% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 750,000 NT$ (NZ$37,516) | NZ$35,093 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (NZ$1.49) | NZ$2.12 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | NZ$213 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | NZ$30 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 32% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 NT$ (NZ$10) | NZ$14 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | NZ$5.22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | NZ$62 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | NZ$8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 NT$ (NZ$4.00) | NZ$7 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 NT$ (NZ$3.75) | NZ$7 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 NT$ (NZ$1.65) | NZ$3.47 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 35 NT$ (NZ$1.75) | NZ$4.03 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 NT$ (NZ$15) | NZ$38 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 35% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 NT$ (NZ$40) | NZ$64 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 450 NT$ (NZ$23) | NZ$36 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | NZ$216 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 NT$ (NZ$125) | NZ$135 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 200 NT$ (NZ$10) | NZ$17 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 NT$ (NZ$3.00) | NZ$5.38 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 NT$ (NZ$5.00) | NZ$11 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,000 NT$ (NZ$600) | NZ$689 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | NZ$0.32 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 NT$ (NZ$50) | NZ$81 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 NT$ (NZ$5.00) | NZ$34 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 386 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 42% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$9,200 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$5,330 (106,549 NT$) in Kao-hsiung.
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