Cost of living in Kao-hsiung, Taiwan vs Kerman, Iran
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| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 34% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80 NT$ (﷼ 120,506) | ﷼ 110,233 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 95 NT$ (﷼ 143,101) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 NT$ (﷼ 99,794) | ﷼ 184,615 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 NT$ (﷼ 120,506) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 503% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 NT$ (﷼ 60,253) | ﷼ 55,631 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 99 NT$ (﷼ 149,439) | ﷼ 33,385 | + 348% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167 NT$ (﷼ 251,054) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 NT$ (﷼ 150,632) | ﷼ 40,000 | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (﷼ 75,316) | ﷼ 25,000 | + 201% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 NT$ (﷼ 63,668) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 NT$ (﷼ 602,529) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 49 NT$ (﷼ 73,810) | ﷼ 68,506 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 NT$ (﷼ 45,190) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 89% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,500 NT$ (﷼ 33,892,234) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | + 324% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,500 NT$ (﷼ 24,854,305) | ﷼ 4,250,000 | + 485% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 NT$ (﷼ 3,012,643) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,000 NT$ (﷼ 31,632,752) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | + 533% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,500 NT$ (﷼ 18,829,019) | ﷼ 3,500,000 | + 438% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 NT$ (﷼ 1,205,057) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 350 NT$ (﷼ 527,213) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,750 NT$ (﷼ 20,711,921) | ﷼ 30,000,000 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (﷼ 3,765,804) | ﷼ 10,000,000 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 NT$ (﷼ 451,896) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 804% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 NT$ (﷼ 602,529) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 503% | |
| 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$ (﷼ 3,389,223) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 239% | |
| 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$ (﷼ 3,765,804) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 277% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 NT$ (﷼ 3,012,643) | ﷼ 3,000,000 | + 0% | |
| 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$ (﷼ 1,129,741,129) | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (﷼ 44,827) | ﷼ 13,763 | + 226% | |
| 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$ (﷼ 301,264) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 201% | |
| 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$ (﷼ 120,506) | ﷼ 125,000 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 NT$ (﷼ 112,974) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 NT$ (﷼ 49,709) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 35 NT$ (﷼ 52,721) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 NT$ (﷼ 451,896) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 352% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 47% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 NT$ (﷼ 1,205,057) | ﷼ 400,000 | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 450 NT$ (﷼ 677,845) | ﷼ 300,000 | + 126% | |
| 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$ (﷼ 3,765,804) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 277% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 200 NT$ (﷼ 301,264) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 NT$ (﷼ 90,379) | ﷼ 50,698 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 NT$ (﷼ 150,632) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,000 NT$ (﷼ 18,075,858) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 NT$ (﷼ 1,506,322) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 NT$ (﷼ 150,632) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2020.
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