Cost of living in Kao-hsiung, Taiwan vs Aveiro, Portugal
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 7% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80 NT$ (€2.38) | €8 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 95 NT$ (€2.82) | €6 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 NT$ (€1.97) | €2.68 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 NT$ (€2.38) | €0.66 | + 260% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 NT$ (€1.19) | €1.79 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 99 NT$ (€2.95) | €1.13 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167 NT$ (€4.95) | €3.70 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 NT$ (€2.97) | €1.20 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (€1.49) | €1.14 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 NT$ (€1.26) | €1.12 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 NT$ (€12) | €4.38 | + 171% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 49 NT$ (€1.46) | €1.81 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 NT$ (€0.89) | €0.78 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is about the same as in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,500 NT$ (€669) | €593 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,500 NT$ (€490) | €411 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 NT$ (€59) | €113 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,000 NT$ (€624) | €435 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,500 NT$ (€372) | €342 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 NT$ (€24) | €70 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 350 NT$ (€10) | €18 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,750 NT$ (€409) | €405 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (€74) | €91 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 NT$ (€9) | €4.94 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 NT$ (€12) | €7 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 7% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,250 NT$ (€67) | €76 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | €27 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (€74) | €93 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 NT$ (€59) | €67 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 14% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 750,000 NT$ (€22,292) | €25,715 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (€0.88) | €1.39 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €33 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 20% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 NT$ (€5.94) | €6 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €7 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €57 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €3.88 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 NT$ (€2.38) | €3.81 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 NT$ (€2.23) | €4.09 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 NT$ (€0.98) | €1.05 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 35 NT$ (€1.04) | €2.71 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 NT$ (€9) | €11 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is about the same as in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 NT$ (€24) | €25 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 450 NT$ (€13) | €13 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €41 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 NT$ (€74) | €32 | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 200 NT$ (€5.94) | €4.96 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 NT$ (€1.78) | €1.40 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 NT$ (€2.97) | €2.57 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,000 NT$ (€357) | €528 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 NT$ (€30) | €44 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 NT$ (€2.97) | €4.44 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 55 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,700 in Aveiro you would need to make just about €1,594 (53,623 NT$) in Kao-hsiung.
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