- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Poland
- Taichung City
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 67% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 207 NT$ (25 zł) | 23 zł | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 138 NT$ (17 zł) | 17 zł | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 NT$ (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (11 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 338% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 76 NT$ (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 119 NT$ (15 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 121 NT$ (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (13 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 352% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (6 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 209% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 NT$ (8 zł) | 3.01 zł | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 480 NT$ (59 zł) | 24 zł | + 150% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 55 NT$ (7 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 NT$ (3.27 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 17% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 24,031 NT$ (2,946 zł) | 2,686 zł | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,002 NT$ (1,716 zł) | 1,715 zł | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,511 NT$ (185 zł) | 519 zł | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,609 NT$ (1,913 zł) | 1,381 zł | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,488 NT$ (1,163 zł) | 1,036 zł | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,750 NT$ (215 zł) | 275 zł | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 637 NT$ (78 zł) | 44 zł | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 19,530 NT$ (2,394 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 NT$ (368 zł) | 419 zł | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 331 NT$ (41 zł) | 20 zł | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 333 NT$ (41 zł) | 16 zł | + 163% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 7% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,418 NT$ (296 zł) | 274 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,066 NT$ (131 zł) | 118 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,179 NT$ (267 zł) | 282 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,334 NT$ (286 zł) | 297 zł | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 10% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,152,000 NT$ (141,205 zł) | 68,024 zł | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (3.66 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 NT$ (37 zł) | 83 zł | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 326 NT$ (40 zł) | 26 zł | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 16% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 183 NT$ (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 103 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 170 NT$ (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 12 zł | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 NT$ (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 NT$ (5.11 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 NT$ (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 373 NT$ (46 zł) | 30 zł | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 27% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 484 NT$ (59 zł) | 63 zł | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 519 NT$ (64 zł) | 46 zł | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,133 NT$ (261 zł) | 126 zł | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,143 NT$ (140 zł) | 102 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 270 NT$ (33 zł) | 16 zł | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 125 NT$ (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 122 NT$ (15 zł) | 5.95 zł | + 151% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,900 NT$ (1,704 zł) | 2,035 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50 NT$ (0.43 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,377 NT$ (169 zł) | 120 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 95 NT$ (12 zł) | 14 zł | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 321 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 25% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 11,043 zł
(90,091 NT$)
in Taichung City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,800 zł
in Łódź.
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