- 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 | 144 NT$ (18 zł) | 20 zł | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 121 NT$ (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 89 NT$ (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 84 NT$ (10 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 294% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 74 NT$ (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 NT$ (10 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 248 NT$ (31 zł) | 10 zł | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 NT$ (15 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 403% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 102 NT$ (13 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 530% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 43 NT$ (5.28 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 414 NT$ (51 zł) | 20 zł | + 155% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 NT$ (4.75 zł) | 5.16 zł | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 NT$ (4.60 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 8% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,978 NT$ (2,707 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,892 NT$ (1,957 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,786 NT$ (220 zł) | 519 zł | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,160 NT$ (1,374 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,391 NT$ (910 zł) | 844 zł | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,119 NT$ (138 zł) | 275 zł | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 610 NT$ (75 zł) | 47 zł | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,945 NT$ (1,840 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,529 NT$ (311 zł) | 419 zł | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 249 NT$ (31 zł) | 20 zł | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 210 NT$ (26 zł) | 16 zł | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 2% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,601 NT$ (197 zł) | 275 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,060 NT$ (130 zł) | 113 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,213 NT$ (272 zł) | 282 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,894 NT$ (356 zł) | 297 zł | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 40% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 960,750 NT$ (118,314 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 NT$ (3.38 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,014 NT$ (125 zł) | 75 zł | + 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 249 NT$ (31 zł) | 26 zł | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 39% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 282 NT$ (35 zł) | 14 zł | + 153% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 NT$ (40 zł) | 26 zł | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 700 NT$ (86 zł) | 103 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 144 NT$ (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 125 NT$ (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (8 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 64 NT$ (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 286 NT$ (35 zł) | 30 zł | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 42% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 472 NT$ (58 zł) | 63 zł | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 498 NT$ (61 zł) | 44 zł | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,514 NT$ (186 zł) | 126 zł | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,283 NT$ (158 zł) | 90 zł | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 210 NT$ (26 zł) | 16 zł | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 109 NT$ (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 109 NT$ (13 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 123% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,000 NT$ (1,970 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.99 NT$ (0.74 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 155% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,222 NT$ (150 zł) | 108 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 84 NT$ (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 303 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 36% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 9,782 zł
(79,436 NT$)
in Kaohsiung City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,200 zł
in Łódź.
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