Cost of living in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan vs Kerman, Iran
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| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 95% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 NT$ (﷼ 226,259) | ﷼ 110,233 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 NT$ (﷼ 183,891) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 109 NT$ (﷼ 164,509) | ﷼ 184,615 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 NT$ (﷼ 135,513) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 578% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 NT$ (﷼ 127,161) | ﷼ 55,631 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 NT$ (﷼ 167,888) | ﷼ 33,385 | + 403% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 263 NT$ (﷼ 397,593) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 397% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 152 NT$ (﷼ 229,516) | ﷼ 40,000 | + 474% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 134 NT$ (﷼ 202,593) | ﷼ 25,000 | + 710% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 46 NT$ (﷼ 69,819) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 422 NT$ (﷼ 637,880) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 NT$ (﷼ 68,038) | ﷼ 68,506 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 NT$ (﷼ 70,371) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 252% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 97% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,669 NT$ (﷼ 43,312,424) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | + 441% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,975 NT$ (﷼ 27,155,871) | ﷼ 4,250,000 | + 539% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,468 NT$ (﷼ 3,728,346) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,030 NT$ (﷼ 21,196,856) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | + 324% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,074 NT$ (﷼ 13,709,314) | ﷼ 3,500,000 | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,527 NT$ (﷼ 2,306,737) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 656 NT$ (﷼ 991,023) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,132 NT$ (﷼ 21,350,655) | ﷼ 30,000,000 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,911 NT$ (﷼ 4,398,458) | ﷼ 10,000,000 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 245 NT$ (﷼ 369,476) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 639% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 NT$ (﷼ 421,895) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 322% | |
| Clothes | + 186% | |||
| Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 186% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,781 NT$ (﷼ 2,690,236) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 169% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,133 NT$ (﷼ 1,712,180) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 242% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,327 NT$ (﷼ 3,515,173) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 252% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,275 NT$ (﷼ 4,948,567) | ﷼ 3,000,000 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 143% | |||
| Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 143% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 958,973 NT$ (﷼ 1,448,808,129) | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 NT$ (﷼ 50,217) | ﷼ 13,763 | + 265% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,100 NT$ (﷼ 1,662,324) | ﷼ 200,000 | + 731% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 270 NT$ (﷼ 408,056) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 158% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 158% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 338 NT$ (﷼ 509,921) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 410% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 344 NT$ (﷼ 519,823) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 420% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,698 NT$ (﷼ 2,565,853) | ﷼ 250,000 | + 926% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 255 NT$ (﷼ 385,797) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 286% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 179 NT$ (﷼ 270,398) | ﷼ 125,000 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 157 NT$ (﷼ 237,243) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 137% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 NT$ (﷼ 95,912) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 68 NT$ (﷼ 103,112) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 333 NT$ (﷼ 502,935) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 403% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 42% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 664 NT$ (﷼ 1,003,250) | ﷼ 400,000 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 507 NT$ (﷼ 765,417) | ﷼ 300,000 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,272 NT$ (﷼ 3,432,080) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 586% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,411 NT$ (﷼ 2,131,893) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 289 NT$ (﷼ 436,129) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 118 NT$ (﷼ 178,115) | ﷼ 50,698 | + 251% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 NT$ (﷼ 181,083) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,938 NT$ (﷼ 21,057,863) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.39 NT$ (﷼ 8,148) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,360 NT$ (﷼ 2,054,012) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 109 NT$ (﷼ 165,175) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
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 February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ﷼ 50,171,393 (33,209 NT$) in Kaohsiung City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ﷼ 24,700,000 in Kerman.
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