Cost of living in Tainan City, Taiwan vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 36% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 143 NT$ (€4.25) | €16 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 139 NT$ (€4.14) | €8 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 NT$ (€1.62) | €6 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 NT$ (€2.68) | €0.96 | + 180% | |
12 eggs, large | 60 NT$ (€1.79) | €2.79 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 73 NT$ (€2.16) | €2.02 | + 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 229 NT$ (€7) | €5.36 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (€3.21) | €2.49 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 91 NT$ (€2.71) | €1.60 | + 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 45 NT$ (€1.33) | €2.31 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 427 NT$ (€13) | €7 | + 81% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 45 NT$ (€1.33) | €2.05 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 NT$ (€1.13) | €1.09 | + 4% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 51% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,547 NT$ (€521) | €1,233 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,262 NT$ (€364) | €912 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,812 NT$ (€54) | €129 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,204 NT$ (€362) | €750 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,424 NT$ (€220) | €569 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 795 NT$ (€24) | €143 | - 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 530 NT$ (€16) | €27 | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | 14,258 NT$ (€423) | €357 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,404 NT$ (€101) | €109 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 208 NT$ (€6) | €9 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 461 NT$ (€14) | €13 | + 5% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 14% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,037 NT$ (€60) | €79 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,033 NT$ (€31) | €30 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,226 NT$ (€66) | €86 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,523 NT$ (€75) | €116 | - 36% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 18% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 798,742 NT$ (€23,716) | €25,406 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (€0.89) | €1.37 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,015 NT$ (€30) | €33 | - 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 253 NT$ (€8) | €17 | - 55% | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 29% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 246 NT$ (€7) | €5.75 | + 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 201 NT$ (€5.96) | €7 | - 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 820 NT$ (€24) | €24 | + 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 229 NT$ (€7) | €4.71 | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 219 NT$ (€7) | €4.25 | + 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 212 NT$ (€6) | €3.63 | + 74% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 95 NT$ (€2.82) | €1.71 | + 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 94 NT$ (€2.78) | €1.99 | + 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 272 NT$ (€8) | €18 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 35% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 690 NT$ (€20) | €38 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 556 NT$ (€17) | €18 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,218 NT$ (€66) | €87 | - 24% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,031 NT$ (€31) | €53 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 NT$ (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 87 NT$ (€2.59) | €2.65 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 NT$ (€1.66) | €5.93 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,433 NT$ (€369) | €407 | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.98 NT$ (€0.15) | €0.15 | - 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 982 NT$ (€29) | €52 | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 95 NT$ (€2.82) | €8 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

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 €3,700 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €2,510 (84,533 NT$) in Tainan City.
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