- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Poland
- Taichung City
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 73% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 194 NT$ (23 zł) | 20 zł | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 132 NT$ (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 NT$ (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (11 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 329% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 72 NT$ (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 119 NT$ (14 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 121 NT$ (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (13 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 340% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (5.97 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 201% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 NT$ (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 167% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 480 NT$ (57 zł) | 20 zł | + 187% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 55 NT$ (7 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 NT$ (3.18 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 15% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,131 NT$ (2,405 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,185 NT$ (1,575 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,508 NT$ (180 zł) | 519 zł | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 14,169 NT$ (1,693 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,877 NT$ (1,180 zł) | 844 zł | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,750 NT$ (209 zł) | 275 zł | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 614 NT$ (73 zł) | 47 zł | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,000 NT$ (2,389 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 NT$ (358 zł) | 419 zł | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (24 zł) | 20 zł | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 375 NT$ (45 zł) | 16 zł | + 189% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 8% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,200 NT$ (263 zł) | 275 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 877 NT$ (105 zł) | 113 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,072 NT$ (247 zł) | 282 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,036 NT$ (243 zł) | 297 zł | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 15% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,206,670 NT$ (144,146 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (3.57 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 NT$ (36 zł) | 75 zł | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 326 NT$ (39 zł) | 26 zł | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 7% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 163 NT$ (20 zł) | 14 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 NT$ (18 zł) | 103 zł | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 170 NT$ (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 12 zł | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 NT$ (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 NT$ (4.98 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 61 NT$ (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 NT$ (42 zł) | 30 zł | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 27% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 416 NT$ (50 zł) | 63 zł | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 499 NT$ (60 zł) | 44 zł | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,454 NT$ (413 zł) | 126 zł | + 226% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,009 NT$ (121 zł) | 90 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 257 NT$ (31 zł) | 16 zł | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 116 NT$ (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 114% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 114 NT$ (14 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 126% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,900 NT$ (1,660 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50 NT$ (0.42 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,318 NT$ (157 zł) | 108 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 88 NT$ (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 19% | |
| 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 312 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 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 8,379 zł
(70,138 NT$)
in Taichung City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,700 zł
in Łódź.
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