Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan vs Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 13% cheaper than in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 225 NT$ ($8) | $16 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 129 NT$ ($4.62) | $9 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100 NT$ ($3.59) | $4.71 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ ($3.29) | $0.94 | + 249% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 89 NT$ ($3.20) | $2.79 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 209 NT$ ($7) | $7 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 172 NT$ ($6) | $8 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 NT$ ($5.58) | $3.43 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 185 NT$ ($7) | $1.94 | + 242% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 NT$ ($2.35) | $3.47 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 511 NT$ ($18) | $14 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 61 NT$ ($2.19) | $2.16 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 NT$ ($0.86) | $2.17 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 65% cheaper than in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,293 NT$ ($1,159) | $2,937 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,203 NT$ ($617) | $2,510 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,032 NT$ ($73) | $148 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,244 NT$ ($619) | $2,446 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,286 NT$ ($369) | $1,771 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,437 NT$ ($52) | $130 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 700 NT$ ($25) | $53 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 19,625 NT$ ($704) | $334 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,404 NT$ ($122) | $162 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 293 NT$ ($11) | $11 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 304 NT$ ($11) | $23 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 7% cheaper than in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,386 NT$ ($86) | $50 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,066 NT$ ($38) | $50 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,460 NT$ ($88) | $92 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,701 NT$ ($97) | $140 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is about the same as in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,075,140 NT$ ($38,578) | $22,042 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 NT$ ($1.00) | $0.61 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 NT$ ($72) | $89 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 428 NT$ ($15) | $18 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 30% cheaper than in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 208 NT$ ($7) | $9 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 NT$ ($11) | $11 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 NT$ ($36) | $161 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 298 NT$ ($11) | $8 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 NT$ ($5.97) | $4.26 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 239 NT$ ($9) | $5.49 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 58 NT$ ($2.08) | $3.65 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 82 NT$ ($2.95) | $2.32 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 354 NT$ ($13) | $27 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 31% cheaper than in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 613 NT$ ($22) | $52 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 543 NT$ ($19) | $26 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,779 NT$ ($100) | $341 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,134 NT$ ($41) | $94 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 286 NT$ ($10) | $14 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 NT$ ($4.46) | $5.14 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 131 NT$ ($4.72) | $7 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,294 NT$ ($477) | $508 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 NT$ ($0.42) | $0.20 | + 104% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,391 NT$ ($50) | $87 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 112 NT$ ($4.03) | $10 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 352 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 33% cheaper than in Boston, Massachusetts (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,200 in Boston, Massachusetts you would need to make just about $5,484 (152,825 NT$) in Taichung City.
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