Cost of living in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan vs Aveiro, Portugal
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Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 33% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 NT$ (€4.43) | €8 | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 NT$ (€3.60) | €6 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 109 NT$ (€3.22) | €2.68 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 NT$ (€2.65) | €0.66 | + 301% | |
12 eggs, large | 84 NT$ (€2.49) | €1.79 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 NT$ (€3.28) | €1.13 | + 190% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 263 NT$ (€8) | €3.70 | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 152 NT$ (€4.49) | €1.20 | + 273% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 134 NT$ (€3.96) | €1.14 | + 247% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 46 NT$ (€1.37) | €1.12 | + 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 422 NT$ (€12) | €4.38 | + 185% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 45 NT$ (€1.33) | €1.81 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 NT$ (€1.38) | €0.78 | + 77% | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 6% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,669 NT$ (€847) | €593 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,975 NT$ (€531) | €411 | + 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,468 NT$ (€73) | €113 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,030 NT$ (€415) | €435 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,074 NT$ (€268) | €342 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,527 NT$ (€45) | €70 | - 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 656 NT$ (€19) | €18 | + 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | 14,132 NT$ (€418) | €405 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,911 NT$ (€86) | €91 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 245 NT$ (€7) | €4.94 | + 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 NT$ (€8) | €7 | + 19% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is about the same as in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,781 NT$ (€53) | €76 | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,133 NT$ (€33) | €27 | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,327 NT$ (€69) | €93 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,275 NT$ (€97) | €67 | + 44% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 7% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 958,973 NT$ (€28,336) | €25,715 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 NT$ (€0.98) | €1.39 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,100 NT$ (€33) | €33 | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 270 NT$ (€8) | €14 | - 41% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 24% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 338 NT$ (€10) | €6 | + 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 344 NT$ (€10) | €7 | + 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,698 NT$ (€50) | €57 | - 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 255 NT$ (€8) | €3.88 | + 94% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 179 NT$ (€5.29) | €3.81 | + 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 157 NT$ (€4.64) | €4.09 | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 NT$ (€1.88) | €1.05 | + 78% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 68 NT$ (€2.02) | €2.71 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 333 NT$ (€10) | €11 | - 8% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 6% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 664 NT$ (€20) | €25 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 507 NT$ (€15) | €13 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,272 NT$ (€67) | €41 | + 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,411 NT$ (€42) | €32 | + 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 289 NT$ (€9) | €4.96 | + 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 118 NT$ (€3.48) | €1.40 | + 149% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 NT$ (€3.54) | €2.57 | + 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,938 NT$ (€412) | €528 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.39 NT$ (€0.16) | €0.24 | - 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,360 NT$ (€40) | €44 | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 109 NT$ (€3.23) | €4.44 | - 27% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 6% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal)
For example, you would need at least €2,018 (68,300 NT$) in Kaohsiung City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,900 in Aveiro.
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