Cost of living in Yun-lin, Taiwan vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 75% | |||
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Food in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 75% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 175 NT$ (24 zł) | 26 zł | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 159 NT$ (21 zł) | 19 zł | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 NT$ (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 82 NT$ (11 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 284% | |
12 eggs, large | 80 NT$ (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 125 NT$ (17 zł) | 7 zł | + 155% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 292 NT$ (39 zł) | 12 zł | + 241% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 NT$ (18 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 387% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 167 NT$ (22 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 876% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 NT$ (7 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 110% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 350 NT$ (47 zł) | 27 zł | + 78% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 30 NT$ (4.05 zł) | 4.73 zł | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 NT$ (7 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 153% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 16% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,021 NT$ (5,131 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 NT$ (2,024 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 NT$ (337 zł) | 471 zł | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,000 NT$ (1,620 zł) | 1,890 zł | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,000 NT$ (1,080 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700 NT$ (94 zł) | 280 zł | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 47 zł | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 30,000 NT$ (4,049 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 163% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (337 zł) | 403 zł | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (27 zł) | 21 zł | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 NT$ (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 57% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 20% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 NT$ (243 zł) | 246 zł | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 NT$ (67 zł) | 118 zł | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 NT$ (243 zł) | 310 zł | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,500 NT$ (472 zł) | 350 zł | + 35% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 16% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 825,200 NT$ (111,371 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 NT$ (3.10 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 845 NT$ (114 zł) | 94 zł | + 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 48% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 NT$ (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 NT$ (20 zł) | 28 zł | - 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 101 zł | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 200 NT$ (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 NT$ (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 199 NT$ (27 zł) | 10 zł | + 180% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ (13 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 163% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 100 NT$ (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 NT$ (34 zł) | 36 zł | - 7% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 7% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 NT$ (54 zł) | 68 zł | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 450 NT$ (61 zł) | 54 zł | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 800 NT$ (108 zł) | 133 zł | - 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 NT$ (270 zł) | 138 zł | + 96% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 NT$ (20 zł) | 18 zł | + 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 NT$ (20 zł) | 8 zł | + 141% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 NT$ (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 1,907 zł | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.30 zł | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 NT$ (67 zł) | 119 zł | - 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 80 NT$ (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 22% | |
TOTAL | + 25% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 11,662 zł (86,412 NT$) in Yun-lin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,300 zł in Łódź.
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