Cost of living in Cape Town (South Africa) is 9% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Cape Town | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 168 (281 NT$) | 138 NT$ | + 103% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 83 (139 NT$) | 123 NT$ | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 57 (96 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 21 (36 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | R 51 (85 NT$) | 77 NT$ | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 26 (44 NT$) | 110 NT$ | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 86 (145 NT$) | 218 NT$ | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 27 (45 NT$) | 144 NT$ | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 31 (52 NT$) | 137 NT$ | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 (38 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 88 (147 NT$) | 425 NT$ | - 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (42 NT$) | 50 NT$ | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 18 (30 NT$) | 43 NT$ | - 31% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 27% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Cape Town | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 23,487 (39,332 NT$) | 28,669 NT$ | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 14,878 (24,916 NT$) | 17,504 NT$ | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,909 (3,196 NT$) | 2,334 NT$ | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 12,526 (20,977 NT$) | 16,029 NT$ | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,879 (13,195 NT$) | 10,702 NT$ | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 683 (1,144 NT$) | 1,175 NT$ | - 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 669 (1,121 NT$) | 693 NT$ | + 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,316 (8,902 NT$) | 14,136 NT$ | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,886 (3,159 NT$) | 2,919 NT$ | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 112 (188 NT$) | 217 NT$ | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 67 (112 NT$) | 258 NT$ | - 57% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 14% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 848 (1,420 NT$) | 1,784 NT$ | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 592 (992 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,562 (2,615 NT$) | 2,322 NT$ | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,323 (2,216 NT$) | 3,286 NT$ | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 5% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 421,755 (706,296 NT$) | 909,474 NT$ | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (41 NT$) | 36 NT$ | + 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 673 (1,127 NT$) | 1,115 NT$ | + 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 126 (212 NT$) | 270 NT$ | - 22% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 43% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (134 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 153 (257 NT$) | 344 NT$ | - 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 646 (1,083 NT$) | 1,712 NT$ | - 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 62 (103 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (52 NT$) | 174 NT$ | - 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (90 NT$) | 157 NT$ | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 43 (72 NT$) | 74 NT$ | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (44 NT$) | 69 NT$ | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 254 (425 NT$) | 357 NT$ | + 19% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 24% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Cape Town | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 379 (635 NT$) | 712 NT$ | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 209 (350 NT$) | 506 NT$ | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 743 (1,245 NT$) | 2,025 NT$ | - 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 709 (1,187 NT$) | 1,510 NT$ | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 73 (123 NT$) | 288 NT$ | - 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 37 (62 NT$) | 118 NT$ | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 38 (64 NT$) | 120 NT$ | - 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,288 (17,228 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | + 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.17 (3.64 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 637 (1,067 NT$) | 1,363 NT$ | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 52 (86 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 21% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 444 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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