Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan)
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| Food | + 134% | |||
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| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 134% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (628 NT$) | 106 NT$ | + 491% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (368 NT$) | 128 NT$ | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (232 NT$) | 66 NT$ | + 249% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.45 (43 NT$) | 87 NT$ | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (198 NT$) | 90 NT$ | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.41 (162 NT$) | 99 NT$ | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (196 NT$) | 167 NT$ | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.43 (133 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.38 (72 NT$) | 50 NT$ | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.26 (128 NT$) | 42 NT$ | + 203% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (499 NT$) | 400 NT$ | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.62 (79 NT$) | 50 NT$ | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.68 (81 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 169% | |
| Housing | + 397% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 397% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,652 (139,781 NT$) | 22,487 NT$ | + 522% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,470 (104,282 NT$) | 16,536 NT$ | + 531% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (4,941 NT$) | 2,007 NT$ | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,512 (105,524 NT$) | 21,010 NT$ | + 402% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,524 (75,841 NT$) | 12,526 NT$ | + 505% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $105 (3,152 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 294% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (1,853 NT$) | 349 NT$ | + 430% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $382 (11,467 NT$) | 13,814 NT$ | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $192 (5,766 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | + 131% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (384 NT$) | 300 NT$ | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $47 (1,422 NT$) | 400 NT$ | + 255% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (2,061 NT$) | 2,247 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (1,124 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (3,395 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $189 (5,677 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | + 184% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,915 (868,919 NT$) | 750,000 NT$ | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.47 (44 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (2,361 NT$) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (574 NT$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (283 NT$) | 200 NT$ | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (335 NT$) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $132 (3,979 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (213 NT$) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.40 (132 NT$) | 80 NT$ | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (263 NT$) | 75 NT$ | + 250% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.24 (158 NT$) | 33 NT$ | + 377% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.67 (80 NT$) | 35 NT$ | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $34 (1,012 NT$) | 300 NT$ | + 237% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (1,769 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (908 NT$) | 450 NT$ | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $351 (10,546 NT$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (3,291 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (486 NT$) | 200 NT$ | + 143% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 (160 NT$) | 60 NT$ | + 166% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (256 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 156% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $343 (10,308 NT$) | 12,000 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (7 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $90 (2,690 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | + 169% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (413 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 313% | |
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TOTAL | + 139% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 412 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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