Cost of living in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan vs Łódź, Poland
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| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 72% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 NT$ (20 zł) | 26 zł | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 NT$ (16 zł) | 19 zł | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 109 NT$ (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 NT$ (12 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 316% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 NT$ (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 NT$ (15 zł) | 7 zł | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 263 NT$ (35 zł) | 12 zł | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 152 NT$ (20 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 450% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 134 NT$ (18 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 678% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 46 NT$ (6 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 422 NT$ (56 zł) | 27 zł | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 NT$ (6 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 NT$ (6 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 20% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,669 NT$ (3,836 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,975 NT$ (2,405 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,468 NT$ (330 zł) | 471 zł | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,030 NT$ (1,877 zł) | 1,890 zł | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,074 NT$ (1,214 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,527 NT$ (204 zł) | 280 zł | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 656 NT$ (88 zł) | 47 zł | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,132 NT$ (1,891 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,911 NT$ (390 zł) | 403 zł | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 245 NT$ (33 zł) | 21 zł | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 NT$ (37 zł) | 17 zł | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 16% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,781 NT$ (238 zł) | 246 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,133 NT$ (152 zł) | 118 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,327 NT$ (311 zł) | 310 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,275 NT$ (438 zł) | 350 zł | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 47% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 958,973 NT$ (128,304 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 NT$ (4.45 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,100 NT$ (147 zł) | 94 zł | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 264 NT$ (35 zł) | 26 zł | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 98% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 338 NT$ (45 zł) | 16 zł | + 187% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 344 NT$ (46 zł) | 28 zł | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,698 NT$ (227 zł) | 101 zł | + 125% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 255 NT$ (34 zł) | 17 zł | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 179 NT$ (24 zł) | 11 zł | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 157 NT$ (21 zł) | 10 zł | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 NT$ (8 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 68 NT$ (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 333 NT$ (45 zł) | 36 zł | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 45% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 664 NT$ (89 zł) | 68 zł | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 507 NT$ (68 zł) | 54 zł | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,272 NT$ (304 zł) | 133 zł | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,411 NT$ (189 zł) | 138 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 289 NT$ (39 zł) | 18 zł | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 118 NT$ (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 NT$ (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,938 NT$ (1,865 zł) | 1,907 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.39 NT$ (0.72 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 144% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,360 NT$ (182 zł) | 119 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 109 NT$ (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 117 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 45% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,071 zł (97,698 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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