Cost of living in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 20% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 12% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Tainan City | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 126 NT$ (10,187 Shilling) | 15,241 Shilling | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 140 NT$ (11,266 Shilling) | 15,790 Shilling | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 NT$ (4,788 Shilling) | 8,522 Shilling | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 97 NT$ (7,824 Shilling) | 2,721 Shilling | + 188% | |
12 eggs, large | 79 NT$ (6,411 Shilling) | 4,119 Shilling | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 71 NT$ (5,699 Shilling) | 3,441 Shilling | + 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 215 NT$ (17,367 Shilling) | 11,505 Shilling | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 111 NT$ (8,993 Shilling) | 5,132 Shilling | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 89 NT$ (7,201 Shilling) | 2,461 Shilling | + 193% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 NT$ (3,782 Shilling) | 6,429 Shilling | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 397 NT$ (32,000 Shilling) | 17,570 Shilling | + 82% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 42 NT$ (3,363 Shilling) | 2,720 Shilling | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 NT$ (3,005 Shilling) | 1,514 Shilling | + 98% | |
Housing | - 16% | |||
Housing in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 16% cheaper than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Tainan City | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,325 NT$ (1,397,742 Shilling) | 1,196,620 Shilling | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,038 NT$ (971,227 Shilling) | 946,593 Shilling | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,787 NT$ (144,179 Shilling) | 230,666 Shilling | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,863 NT$ (876,404 Shilling) | 1,168,570 Shilling | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,308 NT$ (589,638 Shilling) | 1,636,340 Shilling | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 NT$ (64,509 Shilling) | 276,804 Shilling | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 529 NT$ (42,642 Shilling) | 49,948 Shilling | - 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | 12,805 NT$ (1,033,101 Shilling) | 870,960 Shilling | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,006 NT$ (242,562 Shilling) | 287,959 Shilling | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (16,139 Shilling) | 15,884 Shilling | + 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 379 NT$ (30,596 Shilling) | 13,105 Shilling | + 133% | |
Clothes | + 65% | |||
Clothes in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 65% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,963 NT$ (158,386 Shilling) | 30,394 Shilling | + 421% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 990 NT$ (79,838 Shilling) | 80,661 Shilling | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,156 NT$ (173,953 Shilling) | 63,650 Shilling | + 173% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,471 NT$ (199,362 Shilling) | 75,230 Shilling | + 165% | |
Transportation | + 54% | |||
Transportation in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 54% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 866,289 NT$ (69,892,286 Shilling) | 31,611,400 Shilling | + 121% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 NT$ (2,271 Shilling) | 2,768 Shilling | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 985 NT$ (79,442 Shilling) | 45,326 Shilling | + 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 253 NT$ (20,435 Shilling) | 21,091 Shilling | - 3% | |
Personal Care | + 89% | |||
Personal Care in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 89% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 NT$ (18,707 Shilling) | 6,913 Shilling | + 171% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 202 NT$ (16,262 Shilling) | 26,416 Shilling | - 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 754 NT$ (60,869 Shilling) | 44,630 Shilling | + 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 218 NT$ (17,627 Shilling) | 5,474 Shilling | + 222% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 231 NT$ (18,662 Shilling) | 6,361 Shilling | + 193% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 208 NT$ (16,813 Shilling) | 9,677 Shilling | + 74% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 95 NT$ (7,669 Shilling) | 3,153 Shilling | + 143% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 NT$ (7,265 Shilling) | 2,450 Shilling | + 197% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 272 NT$ (21,985 Shilling) | 11,371 Shilling | + 93% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 7% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Tainan City | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 671 NT$ (54,140 Shilling) | 58,600 Shilling | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 556 NT$ (44,839 Shilling) | 21,785 Shilling | + 106% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,660 NT$ (133,896 Shilling) | 48,851 Shilling | + 174% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,031 NT$ (83,183 Shilling) | 70,844 Shilling | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 NT$ (22,154 Shilling) | 11,050 Shilling | + 100% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 92 NT$ (7,439 Shilling) | 5,488 Shilling | + 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 NT$ (4,504 Shilling) | 3,270 Shilling | + 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,729 NT$ (865,609 Shilling) | 1,216,120 Shilling | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 NT$ (403 Shilling) | 282 Shilling | + 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 988 NT$ (79,702 Shilling) | 140,953 Shilling | - 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 95 NT$ (7,668 Shilling) | 4,659 Shilling | + 65% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 161 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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