- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Poland
- Taichung City
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 64% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 201 NT$ (24 zł) | 20 zł | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 162 NT$ (19 zł) | 18 zł | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 NT$ (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 104 NT$ (13 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 364% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 83 NT$ (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 119 NT$ (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 121 NT$ (15 zł) | 19 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (13 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 342% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (6 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 220% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 NT$ (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 176% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 306 NT$ (37 zł) | 20 zł | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 48 NT$ (5.82 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 NT$ (3.20 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 36% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 37,934 NT$ (4,559 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,444 NT$ (2,217 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,153 NT$ (379 zł) | 463 zł | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,516 NT$ (1,504 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,842 NT$ (943 zł) | 844 zł | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 913 NT$ (110 zł) | 248 zł | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 572 NT$ (69 zł) | 47 zł | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,000 NT$ (2,404 zł) | 2,062 zł | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 434 zł | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (24 zł) | 18 zł | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 NT$ (18 zł) | 20 zł | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 2% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,055 NT$ (367 zł) | 275 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 848 NT$ (102 zł) | 113 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,057 NT$ (247 zł) | 297 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,290 NT$ (275 zł) | 276 zł | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 16% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,206,670 NT$ (145,035 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34 NT$ (4.06 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 NT$ (36 zł) | 75 zł | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 18% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 NT$ (12 zł) | 15 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 25 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 NT$ (18 zł) | 100 zł | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 NT$ (4.81 zł) | 17 zł | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 12 zł | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 11 zł | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 NT$ (5.89 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 332 NT$ (40 zł) | 27 zł | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 23% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 542 NT$ (65 zł) | 65 zł | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 570 NT$ (68 zł) | 44 zł | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,056 NT$ (127 zł) | 114 zł | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 969 NT$ (116 zł) | 90 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 203 NT$ (24 zł) | 15 zł | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 NT$ (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 112 NT$ (13 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 125% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 5,490 NT$ (660 zł) | 680 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50 NT$ (0.42 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,020 NT$ (123 zł) | 108 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 88 NT$ (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 96 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 29% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 9,772 zł
(81,301 NT$)
in Taichung City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,600 zł
in Łódź.
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