Cost of living in Tainan City, Taiwan vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 37% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 143 NT$ (NZ$7) | NZ$20 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 139 NT$ (NZ$7) | NZ$13 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 NT$ (NZ$2.72) | NZ$8 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 NT$ (NZ$4.50) | NZ$2.16 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 60 NT$ (NZ$3.01) | NZ$7 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 73 NT$ (NZ$3.62) | NZ$6 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 229 NT$ (NZ$11) | NZ$7 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (NZ$5.38) | NZ$3.90 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 91 NT$ (NZ$4.54) | NZ$3.13 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 45 NT$ (NZ$2.24) | NZ$4.22 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 427 NT$ (NZ$21) | NZ$20 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 NT$ (NZ$2.23) | NZ$3.71 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 NT$ (NZ$1.90) | NZ$2.27 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 69% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,547 NT$ (NZ$874) | NZ$3,054 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,262 NT$ (NZ$611) | NZ$2,639 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,812 NT$ (NZ$90) | NZ$309 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,204 NT$ (NZ$608) | NZ$2,363 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,424 NT$ (NZ$370) | NZ$2,102 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 795 NT$ (NZ$40) | NZ$197 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 530 NT$ (NZ$26) | NZ$76 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,258 NT$ (NZ$710) | NZ$734 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,404 NT$ (NZ$170) | NZ$243 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 208 NT$ (NZ$10) | NZ$12 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 461 NT$ (NZ$23) | NZ$28 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 26% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,037 NT$ (NZ$101) | NZ$117 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,033 NT$ (NZ$51) | NZ$67 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,226 NT$ (NZ$111) | NZ$192 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,523 NT$ (NZ$126) | NZ$228 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 60% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 798,742 NT$ (NZ$39,789) | NZ$34,283 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (NZ$1.50) | NZ$2.06 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,015 NT$ (NZ$51) | NZ$213 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 253 NT$ (NZ$13) | NZ$30 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 15% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 246 NT$ (NZ$12) | NZ$12 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 201 NT$ (NZ$10) | NZ$5.55 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 820 NT$ (NZ$41) | NZ$64 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 229 NT$ (NZ$11) | NZ$9 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 219 NT$ (NZ$11) | NZ$7 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 212 NT$ (NZ$11) | NZ$7 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 95 NT$ (NZ$4.74) | NZ$3.92 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 94 NT$ (NZ$4.67) | NZ$3.83 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 272 NT$ (NZ$14) | NZ$37 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 46% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 690 NT$ (NZ$34) | NZ$61 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 556 NT$ (NZ$28) | NZ$35 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,218 NT$ (NZ$111) | NZ$232 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,031 NT$ (NZ$51) | NZ$129 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 NT$ (NZ$14) | NZ$18 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 87 NT$ (NZ$4.34) | NZ$5.07 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 NT$ (NZ$2.78) | NZ$12 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,433 NT$ (NZ$619) | NZ$689 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.98 NT$ (NZ$0.25) | NZ$0.33 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 982 NT$ (NZ$49) | NZ$80 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 95 NT$ (NZ$4.73) | NZ$34 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 541 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 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$4,482 (89,980 NT$) in Tainan City.
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