Cost of living in Kao-hsiung, Taiwan vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 19% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80 NT$ (598 G$) | 1,608 G$ | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 95 NT$ (710 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 NT$ (495 G$) | 521 G$ | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 NT$ (598 G$) | 510 G$ | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 NT$ (299 G$) | 730 G$ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 99 NT$ (741 G$) | 383 G$ | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167 NT$ (1,246 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 NT$ (747 G$) | 740 G$ | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (374 G$) | 229 G$ | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 NT$ (316 G$) | 333 G$ | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 NT$ (2,989 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 49 NT$ (366 G$) | 400 G$ | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 NT$ (224 G$) | 282 G$ | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 20% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,500 NT$ (168,153 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,500 NT$ (123,313 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 NT$ (14,947 G$) | 20,497 G$ | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,000 NT$ (156,943 G$) | 117,257 G$ | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,500 NT$ (93,419 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 NT$ (5,979 G$) | 13,624 G$ | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 350 NT$ (2,616 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,750 NT$ (102,760 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (18,684 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 NT$ (2,242 G$) | 1,705 G$ | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 NT$ (2,989 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 84% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 18% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,250 NT$ (16,815 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 7,398 G$ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (18,684 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 NT$ (14,947 G$) | 15,990 G$ | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 13% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 750,000 NT$ (5,605,115 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (222 G$) | 220 G$ | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 8,612 G$ | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,664 G$ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 19% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 NT$ (1,495 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,219 G$ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 3,824 G$ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,216 G$ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 NT$ (598 G$) | 769 G$ | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 NT$ (561 G$) | 917 G$ | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 NT$ (247 G$) | 484 G$ | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 35 NT$ (262 G$) | 405 G$ | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 NT$ (2,242 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 17% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 NT$ (5,979 G$) | 4,896 G$ | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 450 NT$ (3,363 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 5,738 G$ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 NT$ (18,684 G$) | 13,433 G$ | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 200 NT$ (1,495 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 NT$ (448 G$) | 919 G$ | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 NT$ (747 G$) | 417 G$ | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,000 NT$ (89,682 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 21 G$ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 NT$ (7,473 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 NT$ (747 G$) | 549 G$ | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 26 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 5% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 717,000 G$ in Georgetown you would need to make just about 678,272 G$ (90,757 NT$) in Kao-hsiung.
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