Cost of living in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 77% | |||
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Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 77% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 NT$ (21 zł) | 26 zł | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 NT$ (17 zł) | 19 zł | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 109 NT$ (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 88% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 NT$ (12 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 328% | |
12 eggs, large | 84 NT$ (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 NT$ (15 zł) | 7 zł | + 131% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 263 NT$ (36 zł) | 12 zł | + 214% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 152 NT$ (21 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 467% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 134 NT$ (18 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 702% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 46 NT$ (6 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 98% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 422 NT$ (58 zł) | 27 zł | + 119% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 45 NT$ (6 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 NT$ (6 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 141% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 24% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,669 NT$ (3,952 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,975 NT$ (2,478 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,468 NT$ (340 zł) | 471 zł | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,030 NT$ (1,934 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,074 NT$ (1,251 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,527 NT$ (210 zł) | 280 zł | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 656 NT$ (90 zł) | 47 zł | + 91% | |
40” flat screen tv | 14,132 NT$ (1,948 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,911 NT$ (401 zł) | 403 zł | - 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 245 NT$ (34 zł) | 21 zł | + 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 NT$ (38 zł) | 17 zł | + 124% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 19% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,781 NT$ (245 zł) | 246 zł | - 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,133 NT$ (156 zł) | 118 zł | + 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,327 NT$ (321 zł) | 310 zł | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,275 NT$ (452 zł) | 350 zł | + 29% | |
Transportation | + 51% | |||
Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 51% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 958,973 NT$ (132,193 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 87% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 NT$ (4.58 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,100 NT$ (152 zł) | 94 zł | + 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 270 NT$ (37 zł) | 26 zł | + 45% | |
Personal Care | + 104% | |||
Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 104% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 338 NT$ (47 zł) | 16 zł | + 196% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 344 NT$ (47 zł) | 28 zł | + 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,698 NT$ (234 zł) | 101 zł | + 132% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 255 NT$ (35 zł) | 17 zł | + 110% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 179 NT$ (25 zł) | 11 zł | + 121% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 157 NT$ (22 zł) | 10 zł | + 126% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 NT$ (9 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 68 NT$ (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 333 NT$ (46 zł) | 36 zł | + 26% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 50% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 664 NT$ (92 zł) | 68 zł | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 507 NT$ (70 zł) | 54 zł | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,272 NT$ (313 zł) | 133 zł | + 136% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,411 NT$ (195 zł) | 138 zł | + 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 289 NT$ (40 zł) | 18 zł | + 125% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 118 NT$ (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 94% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 NT$ (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 103% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,938 NT$ (1,921 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.39 NT$ (0.74 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 151% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,360 NT$ (187 zł) | 119 zł | + 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 109 NT$ (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 9% | |
TOTAL | + 50% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 50% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,885 zł (93,472 NT$) in Kaohsiung City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,600 zł in Łódź.
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