Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan)
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| Food | + 116% | |||
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| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (584 NT$) | 106 NT$ | + 449% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (326 NT$) | 119 NT$ | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.05 (153 NT$) | 66 NT$ | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (33 NT$) | 83 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.65 (171 NT$) | 82 NT$ | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.23 (128 NT$) | 99 NT$ | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (194 NT$) | 167 NT$ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.99 (121 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (67 NT$) | 50 NT$ | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.33 (101 NT$) | 42 NT$ | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (432 NT$) | 400 NT$ | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.75 (83 NT$) | 50 NT$ | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.50 (106 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 253% | |
| Housing | + 273% | |||
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 273% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,230 (97,741 NT$) | 22,487 NT$ | + 335% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,709 (81,979 NT$) | 16,536 NT$ | + 396% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 (5,927 NT$) | 2,007 NT$ | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,371 (71,751 NT$) | 21,010 NT$ | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,800 (54,473 NT$) | 12,526 NT$ | + 335% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $111 (3,356 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 319% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (1,947 NT$) | 349 NT$ | + 457% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $308 (9,309 NT$) | 13,814 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $110 (3,315 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (410 NT$) | 300 NT$ | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (932 NT$) | 400 NT$ | + 133% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is about the same as in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (1,721 NT$) | 2,247 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $55 (1,671 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (2,864 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $124 (3,743 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is about the same as in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,894 (692,680 NT$) | 750,000 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.42 (43 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $77 (2,341 NT$) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (563 NT$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (322 NT$) | 200 NT$ | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (441 NT$) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $124 (3,756 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (282 NT$) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.27 (99 NT$) | 80 NT$ | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (219 NT$) | 75 NT$ | + 192% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.90 (148 NT$) | 33 NT$ | + 349% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (65 NT$) | 35 NT$ | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (851 NT$) | 300 NT$ | + 184% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (1,877 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (877 NT$) | 450 NT$ | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $239 (7,218 NT$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (2,868 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (508 NT$) | 200 NT$ | + 154% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.88 (148 NT$) | 60 NT$ | + 146% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (235 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 135% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $521 (15,773 NT$) | 12,000 NT$ | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (9 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (1,654 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (299 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 199% | |
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TOTAL | + 100% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 272 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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