Cost of living in Kao-hsiung, Taiwan vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 46% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80 NT$ (€2.38) | €16 | - 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 95 NT$ (€2.83) | €8 | - 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 NT$ (€1.97) | €6 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 NT$ (€2.38) | €0.96 | + 149% | |
12 eggs, large | 40 NT$ (€1.19) | €2.79 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 99 NT$ (€2.95) | €2.02 | + 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167 NT$ (€4.96) | €5.36 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 NT$ (€2.98) | €2.49 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (€1.49) | €1.60 | - 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 NT$ (€1.26) | €2.31 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 NT$ (€12) | €7 | + 70% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 49 NT$ (€1.46) | €2.05 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 NT$ (€0.89) | €1.09 | - 18% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 42% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,500 NT$ (€670) | €1,233 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,500 NT$ (€491) | €912 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 NT$ (€60) | €129 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,000 NT$ (€625) | €750 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,500 NT$ (€372) | €544 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 NT$ (€24) | €143 | - 83% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 350 NT$ (€10) | €27 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | 13,750 NT$ (€409) | €357 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (€74) | €109 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 NT$ (€9) | €9 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 NT$ (€12) | €13 | - 9% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 13% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,250 NT$ (€67) | €79 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | €30 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (€74) | €86 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 NT$ (€60) | €116 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 13% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 750,000 NT$ (€22,322) | €25,406 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (€0.89) | €1.37 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €33 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 26% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 NT$ (€5.95) | €5.75 | + 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €7 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €24 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €4.71 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 NT$ (€2.38) | €4.25 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 NT$ (€2.23) | €3.63 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 NT$ (€0.98) | €1.71 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 35 NT$ (€1.04) | €1.99 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 NT$ (€9) | €18 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 22% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 NT$ (€24) | €38 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 450 NT$ (€13) | €18 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €87 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 NT$ (€74) | €53 | + 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 200 NT$ (€5.95) | €9 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 NT$ (€1.79) | €2.65 | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 NT$ (€2.98) | €5.93 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,000 NT$ (€357) | €407 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.15 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 NT$ (€30) | €52 | - 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 NT$ (€2.98) | €8 | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,500 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €2,377 (79,864 NT$) in Kao-hsiung.
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