Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 9% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 225 NT$ (AU$10) | AU$18 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 129 NT$ (AU$6.00) | AU$12 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100 NT$ (AU$4.66) | AU$5.27 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ (AU$4.27) | AU$1.46 | + 192% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 89 NT$ (AU$4.15) | AU$5.06 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 209 NT$ (AU$10) | AU$4.83 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 172 NT$ (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 NT$ (AU$7) | AU$4.57 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 185 NT$ (AU$9) | AU$3.20 | + 170% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 NT$ (AU$3.05) | AU$5.70 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 511 NT$ (AU$24) | AU$17 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 61 NT$ (AU$2.84) | AU$2.82 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 NT$ (AU$1.11) | AU$2.67 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 50% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,293 NT$ (AU$1,503) | AU$2,894 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,203 NT$ (AU$801) | AU$2,147 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,032 NT$ (AU$95) | AU$238 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,244 NT$ (AU$803) | AU$1,809 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,286 NT$ (AU$479) | AU$1,422 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,437 NT$ (AU$67) | AU$159 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 700 NT$ (AU$33) | AU$46 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 19,625 NT$ (AU$914) | AU$354 | + 158% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,404 NT$ (AU$158) | AU$212 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 293 NT$ (AU$14) | AU$12 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 304 NT$ (AU$14) | AU$28 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 8% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,386 NT$ (AU$111) | AU$101 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,066 NT$ (AU$50) | AU$59 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,460 NT$ (AU$115) | AU$129 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,701 NT$ (AU$126) | AU$131 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 21% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,075,140 NT$ (AU$50,055) | AU$27,303 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 NT$ (AU$1.30) | AU$1.38 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 NT$ (AU$93) | AU$160 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 428 NT$ (AU$20) | AU$21 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 7% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 208 NT$ (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 NT$ (AU$14) | AU$24 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 NT$ (AU$47) | AU$72 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 298 NT$ (AU$14) | AU$7 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 NT$ (AU$8) | AU$4.47 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 239 NT$ (AU$11) | AU$5.32 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 58 NT$ (AU$2.70) | AU$2.55 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 82 NT$ (AU$3.83) | AU$3.01 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 354 NT$ (AU$16) | AU$36 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 21% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 613 NT$ (AU$29) | AU$51 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 543 NT$ (AU$25) | AU$39 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,779 NT$ (AU$129) | AU$226 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,134 NT$ (AU$53) | AU$78 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 286 NT$ (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 NT$ (AU$5.78) | AU$4.40 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 131 NT$ (AU$6) | AU$10 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,294 NT$ (AU$619) | AU$634 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 NT$ (AU$0.54) | AU$0.25 | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,391 NT$ (AU$65) | AU$72 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 112 NT$ (AU$5.22) | AU$33 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 979 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,400 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$6,962 (149,550 NT$) in Taichung City.
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