Cost of living in Tainan City, Taiwan vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 36% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 143 NT$ (NZ$7) | NZ$19 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 139 NT$ (NZ$7) | NZ$13 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 NT$ (NZ$2.74) | NZ$7 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 88 NT$ (NZ$4.41) | NZ$2.27 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 60 NT$ (NZ$3.00) | NZ$8 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 73 NT$ (NZ$3.64) | NZ$6 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 229 NT$ (NZ$11) | NZ$7 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (NZ$5.40) | NZ$3.39 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 91 NT$ (NZ$4.56) | NZ$3.65 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 45 NT$ (NZ$2.25) | NZ$4.31 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 429 NT$ (NZ$21) | NZ$20 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 NT$ (NZ$2.24) | NZ$3.77 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 NT$ (NZ$1.91) | NZ$2.27 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 68% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,253 NT$ (NZ$914) | NZ$3,068 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,262 NT$ (NZ$614) | NZ$2,605 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,812 NT$ (NZ$91) | NZ$279 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,204 NT$ (NZ$611) | NZ$2,393 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,921 NT$ (NZ$396) | NZ$1,893 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 795 NT$ (NZ$40) | NZ$183 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 530 NT$ (NZ$27) | NZ$80 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,258 NT$ (NZ$714) | NZ$753 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,404 NT$ (NZ$170) | NZ$234 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 208 NT$ (NZ$10) | NZ$12 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 461 NT$ (NZ$23) | NZ$28 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 25% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,037 NT$ (NZ$102) | NZ$112 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,033 NT$ (NZ$52) | NZ$68 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,226 NT$ (NZ$111) | NZ$182 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,523 NT$ (NZ$126) | NZ$213 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 60% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 798,742 NT$ (NZ$39,974) | NZ$35,093 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (NZ$1.51) | NZ$2.12 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,015 NT$ (NZ$51) | NZ$213 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 252 NT$ (NZ$13) | NZ$30 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 20% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 246 NT$ (NZ$12) | NZ$14 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 201 NT$ (NZ$10) | NZ$5.22 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 NT$ (NZ$50) | NZ$62 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 229 NT$ (NZ$11) | NZ$8 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 219 NT$ (NZ$11) | NZ$7 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 212 NT$ (NZ$11) | NZ$7 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 95 NT$ (NZ$4.76) | NZ$3.47 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 94 NT$ (NZ$4.69) | NZ$4.03 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 272 NT$ (NZ$14) | NZ$38 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 47% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 690 NT$ (NZ$35) | NZ$64 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 556 NT$ (NZ$28) | NZ$36 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,218 NT$ (NZ$111) | NZ$216 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,031 NT$ (NZ$52) | NZ$135 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 301 NT$ (NZ$15) | NZ$17 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 87 NT$ (NZ$4.36) | NZ$5.38 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 NT$ (NZ$2.79) | NZ$11 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,433 NT$ (NZ$622) | NZ$689 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.98 NT$ (NZ$0.25) | NZ$0.32 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 982 NT$ (NZ$49) | NZ$81 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 95 NT$ (NZ$4.76) | NZ$34 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 542 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$9,500 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$4,551 (90,926 NT$) in Tainan City.
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