Cost of living in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 53% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
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| Food in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 36% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tainan City (Taiwan) | Auckland (New Zealand) | Diff |
| 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$2.74) | NZ$8 | 64% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 90 NT$ (NZ$4.52) | NZ$2.16 | 109% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 60 NT$ (NZ$3.03) | NZ$7 | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 73 NT$ (NZ$3.64) | NZ$6 | 41% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 229 NT$ (NZ$11) | NZ$7 | 69% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 108 NT$ (NZ$5.41) | NZ$3.90 | 39% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 91 NT$ (NZ$4.56) | NZ$3.13 | 46% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 45 NT$ (NZ$2.25) | NZ$4.22 | 47% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 427 NT$ (NZ$21) | NZ$20 | 6% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 45 NT$ (NZ$2.24) | NZ$3.71 | 40% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 38 NT$ (NZ$1.91) | NZ$2.27 | 16% |
| Housing in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 69% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
| Tainan City (Taiwan) | Auckland (New Zealand) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 17,547 NT$ (NZ$879) | NZ$3,054 | 71% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 12,262 NT$ (NZ$614) | NZ$2,639 | 77% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 1,812 NT$ (NZ$91) | NZ$309 | 71% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 12,204 NT$ (NZ$611) | NZ$2,363 | 74% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 7,424 NT$ (NZ$372) | 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$27) | NZ$76 | 65% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 14,258 NT$ (NZ$714) | 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$28 | 17% |
| Clothes in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 26% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
| Tainan City (Taiwan) | Auckland (New Zealand) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 2,037 NT$ (NZ$102) | NZ$117 | 13% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 1,033 NT$ (NZ$52) | 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$228 | 45% |
| Transportation in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 59% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
| Tainan City (Taiwan) | Auckland (New Zealand) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 798,742 NT$ (NZ$39,993) | NZ$34,283 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 30 NT$ (NZ$1.51) | 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$30 | 57% |
| Personal Care in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 16% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
| Tainan City (Taiwan) | Auckland (New Zealand) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 246 NT$ (NZ$12) | NZ$12 | 1% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 201 NT$ (NZ$10) | NZ$5.55 | 81% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 820 NT$ (NZ$41) | NZ$64 | 36% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 229 NT$ (NZ$11) | NZ$9 | 23% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 219 NT$ (NZ$11) | NZ$7 | 65% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 212 NT$ (NZ$11) | NZ$7 | 49% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 95 NT$ (NZ$4.76) | NZ$3.92 | 21% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 94 NT$ (NZ$4.69) | NZ$3.83 | 23% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 272 NT$ (NZ$14) | NZ$37 | 63% |
| Entertainment in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 46% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
| Tainan City (Taiwan) | Auckland (New Zealand) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 690 NT$ (NZ$35) | NZ$61 | 43% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 556 NT$ (NZ$28) | NZ$35 | 21% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 2,218 NT$ (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$52) | NZ$129 | 60% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 275 NT$ (NZ$14) | NZ$18 | 22% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 87 NT$ (NZ$4.36) | NZ$5.07 | 14% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 56 NT$ (NZ$2.79) | NZ$12 | 76% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 12,433 NT$ (NZ$623) | NZ$689 | 10% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 4.98 NT$ (NZ$0.25) | NZ$0.33 | 24% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 982 NT$ (NZ$49) | NZ$80 | 38% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 95 NT$ (NZ$4.76) | NZ$34 | 86% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,300 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$3,936 (78,614 NT$) in Tainan City.