Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 10% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 225 NT$ (€7) | €16 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 129 NT$ (€3.83) | €8 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100 NT$ (€2.97) | €6 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ (€2.73) | €0.96 | + 185% | |
12 eggs, large | 89 NT$ (€2.65) | €2.79 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 209 NT$ (€6) | €2.02 | + 207% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 172 NT$ (€5.12) | €5.36 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 NT$ (€4.62) | €2.49 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 185 NT$ (€5.51) | €1.60 | + 245% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 NT$ (€1.95) | €2.31 | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 511 NT$ (€15) | €7 | + 117% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 61 NT$ (€1.81) | €2.05 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 NT$ (€0.71) | €1.09 | - 35% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 33% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,293 NT$ (€960) | €1,233 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,203 NT$ (€511) | €912 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,032 NT$ (€60) | €129 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,244 NT$ (€513) | €750 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,286 NT$ (€306) | €569 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,437 NT$ (€43) | €143 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 700 NT$ (€21) | €27 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | 19,625 NT$ (€583) | €357 | + 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,404 NT$ (€101) | €109 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 293 NT$ (€9) | €9 | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 304 NT$ (€9) | €13 | - 31% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 7% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,386 NT$ (€71) | €79 | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,066 NT$ (€32) | €30 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,460 NT$ (€73) | €86 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,701 NT$ (€80) | €116 | - 31% | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 29% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,075,140 NT$ (€31,956) | €25,406 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 NT$ (€0.83) | €1.37 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 NT$ (€59) | €33 | + 80% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 428 NT$ (€13) | €17 | - 24% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 20% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 208 NT$ (€6) | €5.75 | + 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 NT$ (€9) | €7 | + 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 NT$ (€30) | €24 | + 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 298 NT$ (€9) | €4.71 | + 88% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 NT$ (€4.94) | €4.25 | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 239 NT$ (€7) | €3.63 | + 96% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 58 NT$ (€1.72) | €1.71 | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 82 NT$ (€2.44) | €1.99 | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 354 NT$ (€11) | €18 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 12% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 613 NT$ (€18) | €38 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 543 NT$ (€16) | €18 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,779 NT$ (€83) | €87 | - 5% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,134 NT$ (€34) | €53 | - 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 286 NT$ (€8) | €9 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 NT$ (€3.69) | €2.65 | + 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 131 NT$ (€3.91) | €5.93 | - 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,294 NT$ (€395) | €407 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 NT$ (€0.34) | €0.15 | + 122% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,391 NT$ (€41) | €52 | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 112 NT$ (€3.34) | €8 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,000 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €3,725 (125,327 NT$) in Taichung City.
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