Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 47% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark)
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 40% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | ||||
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Taichung City | Copenhagen | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 206 NT$ (kr45) | kr154 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 131 NT$ (kr28) | kr94 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 104 NT$ (kr22) | kr45 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 86 NT$ (kr19) | kr14 | + 33% | |
12 eggs, large | 99 NT$ (kr21) | kr38 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 189 NT$ (kr41) | kr31 | + 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 172 NT$ (kr37) | kr57 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 158 NT$ (kr34) | kr19 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 NT$ (kr30) | kr13 | + 127% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 62 NT$ (kr13) | kr14 | - 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 469 NT$ (kr102) | kr88 | + 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 60 NT$ (kr13) | kr21 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 NT$ (kr6) | kr20 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 63% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | ||||
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Taichung City | Copenhagen | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,523 NT$ (kr8,561) | kr18,848 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,734 NT$ (kr3,624) | kr14,825 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,089 NT$ (kr452) | kr1,928 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,603 NT$ (kr3,379) | kr11,881 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,840 NT$ (kr2,131) | kr8,764 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,445 NT$ (kr313) | kr1,040 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 671 NT$ (kr145) | kr176 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | 17,617 NT$ (kr3,816) | kr3,044 | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,094 NT$ (kr670) | kr577 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 240 NT$ (kr52) | kr70 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 303 NT$ (kr66) | kr224 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 35% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | ||||
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Taichung City | Copenhagen | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,335 NT$ (kr506) | kr846 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,164 NT$ (kr252) | kr342 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,355 NT$ (kr510) | kr724 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,743 NT$ (kr594) | kr1,170 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 49% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | ||||
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Taichung City | Copenhagen | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,084,640 NT$ (kr234,933) | kr293,505 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (kr6) | kr14 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,355 NT$ (kr294) | kr639 | - 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 428 NT$ (kr93) | kr275 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 7% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | ||||
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Taichung City | Copenhagen | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 206 NT$ (kr45) | kr42 | + 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 475 NT$ (kr103) | kr75 | + 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 708 NT$ (kr153) | kr469 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 298 NT$ (kr65) | kr44 | + 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 NT$ (kr36) | kr24 | + 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 239 NT$ (kr52) | kr23 | + 122% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 58 NT$ (kr13) | kr18 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 82 NT$ (kr18) | kr18 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 354 NT$ (kr77) | kr250 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 36% cheaper than in Copenhagen (Denmark) | ||||
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Taichung City | Copenhagen | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 582 NT$ (kr126) | kr459 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 543 NT$ (kr118) | kr265 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,779 NT$ (kr602) | kr773 | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,134 NT$ (kr246) | kr883 | - 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 286 NT$ (kr62) | kr111 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 NT$ (kr27) | kr43 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 131 NT$ (kr28) | kr47 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,715 NT$ (kr3,187) | kr4,058 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 NT$ (kr2.51) | kr1.37 | + 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,391 NT$ (kr301) | kr320 | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 NT$ (kr22) | kr59 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |
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These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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