- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Poland
- Kaohsiung City
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 70% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 178 NT$ (21 zł) | 20 zł | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (16 zł) | 18 zł | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 97 NT$ (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 81 NT$ (10 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 260% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 77 NT$ (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 83 NT$ (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 244 NT$ (29 zł) | 19 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 NT$ (14 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 389% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 105 NT$ (13 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 573% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 44 NT$ (5.23 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 508 NT$ (61 zł) | 20 zł | + 205% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 41 NT$ (4.86 zł) | 5.43 zł | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 45 NT$ (5.41 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 161% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 1% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 24,717 NT$ (2,963 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,194 NT$ (1,821 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,655 NT$ (198 zł) | 463 zł | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,209 NT$ (984 zł) | 1,175 zł | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,275 NT$ (632 zł) | 844 zł | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,119 NT$ (134 zł) | 248 zł | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 536 NT$ (64 zł) | 47 zł | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,945 NT$ (1,791 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,529 NT$ (303 zł) | 434 zł | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 285 NT$ (34 zł) | 18 zł | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 198 NT$ (24 zł) | 20 zł | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 2% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,645 NT$ (197 zł) | 275 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,025 NT$ (123 zł) | 113 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,154 NT$ (258 zł) | 297 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,894 NT$ (347 zł) | 276 zł | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 27% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 911,654 NT$ (109,275 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26 NT$ (3.08 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 936 NT$ (112 zł) | 75 zł | + 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 229 NT$ (27 zł) | 27 zł | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 29% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 282 NT$ (34 zł) | 15 zł | + 132% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 NT$ (39 zł) | 25 zł | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 469 NT$ (56 zł) | 100 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 143 NT$ (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 125 NT$ (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (7 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 59 NT$ (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 NT$ (36 zł) | 27 zł | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 34% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 472 NT$ (57 zł) | 65 zł | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 487 NT$ (58 zł) | 44 zł | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,390 NT$ (167 zł) | 114 zł | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,475 NT$ (177 zł) | 90 zł | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 253 NT$ (30 zł) | 15 zł | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 NT$ (14 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 139% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 4,295 NT$ (515 zł) | 680 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.47 NT$ (0.66 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,114 NT$ (133 zł) | 108 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 83 NT$ (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 141 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 29% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 9,649 zł
(80,501 NT$)
in Kaohsiung City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,500 zł
in Łódź.
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