- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Poland
- Kaohsiung City
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 44% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 NT$ (18 zł) | 29 zł | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 121 NT$ (15 zł) | 19 zł | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 89 NT$ (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 84 NT$ (10 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 294% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 74 NT$ (9 zł) | 9 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 NT$ (10 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 248 NT$ (30 zł) | 11 zł | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 NT$ (15 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 407% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 102 NT$ (12 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 457% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 43 NT$ (5.23 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 392 NT$ (48 zł) | 23 zł | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 41 NT$ (4.96 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 NT$ (4.55 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 126% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 7% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 22,646 NT$ (2,758 zł) | 3,149 zł | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,915 NT$ (1,939 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,911 NT$ (233 zł) | 519 zł | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,160 NT$ (1,359 zł) | 1,380 zł | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,391 NT$ (900 zł) | 1,043 zł | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,119 NT$ (136 zł) | 291 zł | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 563 NT$ (69 zł) | 44 zł | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,323 NT$ (1,745 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,529 NT$ (308 zł) | 419 zł | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 249 NT$ (30 zł) | 21 zł | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 210 NT$ (26 zł) | 16 zł | + 65% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 2% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,601 NT$ (195 zł) | 264 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,060 NT$ (129 zł) | 121 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,213 NT$ (269 zł) | 287 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,894 NT$ (353 zł) | 303 zł | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 28% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 960,750 NT$ (117,025 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 NT$ (3.34 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,011 NT$ (123 zł) | 90 zł | + 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 249 NT$ (30 zł) | 27 zł | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 41% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 282 NT$ (34 zł) | 14 zł | + 154% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 NT$ (40 zł) | 27 zł | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 700 NT$ (85 zł) | 100 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (24 zł) | 16 zł | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 144 NT$ (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 125 NT$ (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (7 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 64 NT$ (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 286 NT$ (35 zł) | 30 zł | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 33% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 525 NT$ (64 zł) | 59 zł | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 487 NT$ (59 zł) | 51 zł | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,514 NT$ (184 zł) | 130 zł | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,314 NT$ (160 zł) | 103 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 233 NT$ (28 zł) | 15 zł | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 109 NT$ (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 110 NT$ (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 115% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,500 NT$ (1,766 zł) | 1,984 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.99 NT$ (0.73 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 157% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,158 NT$ (141 zł) | 122 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 90 NT$ (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 332 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
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Cost of living in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 22% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 10,996 zł
(90,272 NT$)
in Kaohsiung City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,000 zł
in Łódź.
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