Cost of living in Kao-hsiung, Taiwan vs Kerman, Iran

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Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 33% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80 NT$ (﷼ 120,981) | ﷼ 110,233 | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 95 NT$ (﷼ 143,664) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 NT$ (﷼ 100,187) | ﷼ 184,615 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 NT$ (﷼ 120,981) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 505% | |
12 eggs, large | 40 NT$ (﷼ 60,490) | ﷼ 55,631 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 99 NT$ (﷼ 150,028) | ﷼ 33,385 | + 349% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167 NT$ (﷼ 252,043) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 215% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 NT$ (﷼ 151,226) | ﷼ 40,000 | + 278% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (﷼ 75,613) | ﷼ 25,000 | + 202% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 NT$ (﷼ 63,919) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 NT$ (﷼ 604,903) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 49 NT$ (﷼ 74,101) | ﷼ 68,506 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 NT$ (﷼ 45,368) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 127% | |
Housing | + 88% | |||
Housing in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 88% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,500 NT$ (﷼ 34,025,770) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | + 325% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,500 NT$ (﷼ 24,952,231) | ﷼ 4,250,000 | + 487% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 NT$ (﷼ 3,024,513) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,000 NT$ (﷼ 31,757,385) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | + 535% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,500 NT$ (﷼ 18,903,206) | ﷼ 3,500,000 | + 440% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 NT$ (﷼ 1,209,805) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 350 NT$ (﷼ 529,290) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | 13,750 NT$ (﷼ 20,793,526) | ﷼ 30,000,000 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (﷼ 3,780,641) | ﷼ 10,000,000 | - 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 NT$ (﷼ 453,677) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 807% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 NT$ (﷼ 604,903) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 505% | |
Clothes | + 43% | |||
Clothes in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 43% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,250 NT$ (﷼ 3,402,577) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 240% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ﷼ 500,000 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (﷼ 3,780,641) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 278% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 NT$ (﷼ 3,024,513) | ﷼ 3,000,000 | + 1% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 21% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 750,000 NT$ (﷼ 1,134,192,332) | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (﷼ 45,003) | ﷼ 13,763 | + 227% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ﷼ 200,000 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is about the same as in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 NT$ (﷼ 302,451) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 202% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ﷼ 100,000 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ 250,000 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ﷼ 100,000 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 NT$ (﷼ 120,981) | ﷼ 125,000 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 NT$ (﷼ 113,419) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 NT$ (﷼ 49,904) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 35 NT$ (﷼ 52,929) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 NT$ (﷼ 453,677) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 354% | |
Entertainment | + 46% | |||
Entertainment in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 46% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 NT$ (﷼ 1,209,805) | ﷼ 400,000 | + 202% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 450 NT$ (﷼ 680,515) | ﷼ 300,000 | + 127% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ 500,000 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 NT$ (﷼ 3,780,641) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 278% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 200 NT$ (﷼ 302,451) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 NT$ (﷼ 90,735) | ﷼ 50,698 | + 79% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 NT$ (﷼ 151,226) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,000 NT$ (﷼ 18,147,077) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 NT$ (﷼ 1,512,256) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 NT$ (﷼ 151,226) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 51% | |
TOTAL | + 41% |

These prices were last updated on April 28, 2020.
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