- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Poland
- Kaohsiung City
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 67% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 NT$ (17 zł) | 20 zł | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 121 NT$ (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 89 NT$ (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 84 NT$ (10 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 285% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 74 NT$ (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 NT$ (10 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 248 NT$ (30 zł) | 10 zł | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 NT$ (14 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 392% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 102 NT$ (12 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 516% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 43 NT$ (5.17 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 392 NT$ (47 zł) | 20 zł | + 136% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 NT$ (4.72 zł) | 5.16 zł | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 NT$ (4.49 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 6% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 22,646 NT$ (2,726 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,915 NT$ (1,916 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,911 NT$ (230 zł) | 519 zł | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,160 NT$ (1,343 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,391 NT$ (890 zł) | 844 zł | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,119 NT$ (135 zł) | 275 zł | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 563 NT$ (68 zł) | 47 zł | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,323 NT$ (1,724 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,529 NT$ (304 zł) | 419 zł | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 249 NT$ (30 zł) | 20 zł | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 210 NT$ (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 63% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 0% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,601 NT$ (193 zł) | 275 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,060 NT$ (128 zł) | 113 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,213 NT$ (266 zł) | 282 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,894 NT$ (348 zł) | 297 zł | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 37% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 960,750 NT$ (115,659 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 NT$ (3.30 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,014 NT$ (122 zł) | 75 zł | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 249 NT$ (30 zł) | 26 zł | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 36% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 282 NT$ (34 zł) | 14 zł | + 147% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 NT$ (39 zł) | 26 zł | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 700 NT$ (84 zł) | 103 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (24 zł) | 16 zł | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 144 NT$ (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 49% | |
| 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) | 4.65 zł | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 64 NT$ (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 286 NT$ (34 zł) | 30 zł | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 35% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 525 NT$ (63 zł) | 63 zł | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 498 NT$ (60 zł) | 44 zł | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,514 NT$ (182 zł) | 126 zł | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,314 NT$ (158 zł) | 90 zł | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 210 NT$ (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 109 NT$ (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 109 NT$ (13 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 118% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,500 NT$ (1,746 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.99 NT$ (0.72 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 149% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,158 NT$ (139 zł) | 108 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 84 NT$ (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 316 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 32% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 8,731 zł
(72,525 NT$)
in Kaohsiung City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,600 zł
in Łódź.
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