Cost of living in Kao-hsiung, Taiwan vs Innsbruck, Austria
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Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 48% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80 NT$ (€2.40) | €13 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 95 NT$ (€2.85) | €8 | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 NT$ (€1.99) | €5.14 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 NT$ (€2.40) | €1.11 | + 116% | |
12 eggs, large | 40 NT$ (€1.20) | €5.46 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 99 NT$ (€2.97) | €2.97 | + 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167 NT$ (€5.00) | €5.54 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 NT$ (€3.00) | €2.61 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (€1.50) | €2.39 | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 NT$ (€1.27) | €1.18 | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 NT$ (€12) | €8 | + 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 49 NT$ (€1.47) | €2.15 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 NT$ (€0.90) | €1.98 | - 55% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 42% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,500 NT$ (€675) | €1,362 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,500 NT$ (€495) | €1,121 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 NT$ (€60) | €181 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,000 NT$ (€630) | €731 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,500 NT$ (€375) | €586 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 NT$ (€24) | €108 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 350 NT$ (€10) | €20 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | 13,750 NT$ (€412) | €491 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (€75) | €104 | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 NT$ (€9) | €7 | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 NT$ (€12) | €11 | + 4% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 18% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,250 NT$ (€67) | €90 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | €33 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (€75) | €94 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 NT$ (€60) | €124 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 9% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 750,000 NT$ (€22,487) | €24,287 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (€0.89) | €1.21 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €51 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €22 | - | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 28% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 NT$ (€6.00) | €11 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €9 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €73 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €4.50 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 NT$ (€2.40) | €3.25 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 NT$ (€2.25) | €4.05 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 NT$ (€0.99) | €1.50 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 35 NT$ (€1.05) | €2.41 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 NT$ (€9) | €18 | - 51% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 20% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 NT$ (€24) | €41 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 450 NT$ (€13) | €20 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €70 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 NT$ (€75) | €51 | + 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 200 NT$ (€6.00) | €8 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 NT$ (€1.80) | €2.66 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 NT$ (€3.00) | €3.65 | - 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,000 NT$ (€360) | €556 | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.15 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 NT$ (€30) | €43 | - 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 NT$ (€3.00) | €5.12 | - 41% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,700 in Innsbruck you would need to make just about €2,516 (83,898 NT$) in Kao-hsiung.
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