Cost of living in Yun-lin, Taiwan vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 15% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 175 NT$ (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 159 NT$ (AU$7) | AU$11 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 NT$ (AU$2.91) | AU$4.99 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 82 NT$ (AU$3.82) | AU$1.27 | + 202% | |
12 eggs, large | 80 NT$ (AU$3.73) | AU$4.99 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 125 NT$ (AU$5.82) | AU$4.99 | + 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 292 NT$ (AU$14) | AU$10 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 NT$ (AU$6) | AU$4.35 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 167 NT$ (AU$8) | AU$3.46 | + 124% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 NT$ (AU$2.33) | AU$4.73 | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 350 NT$ (AU$16) | AU$16 | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 30 NT$ (AU$1.40) | AU$3.13 | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 NT$ (AU$2.33) | AU$1.79 | + 31% | |
Housing | - 48% | |||
Housing in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 48% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,021 NT$ (AU$1,772) | AU$2,461 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 NT$ (AU$699) | AU$1,879 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 NT$ (AU$116) | AU$140 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,000 NT$ (AU$559) | AU$1,843 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,000 NT$ (AU$373) | AU$1,301 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700 NT$ (AU$33) | AU$92 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | AU$52 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 30,000 NT$ (AU$1,398) | AU$573 | + 144% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (AU$116) | AU$177 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 NT$ (AU$9) | AU$28 | - 66% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 39% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 NT$ (AU$84) | AU$100 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 NT$ (AU$23) | AU$60 | - 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 NT$ (AU$84) | AU$157 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,500 NT$ (AU$163) | AU$117 | + 40% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 34% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 825,200 NT$ (AU$38,452) | AU$25,963 | + 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 NT$ (AU$1.07) | AU$1.45 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 845 NT$ (AU$39) | AU$100 | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is about the same as in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 NT$ (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 NT$ (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$71 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 200 NT$ (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 NT$ (AU$5.82) | AU$4.60 | + 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 199 NT$ (AU$9) | AU$5.36 | + 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ (AU$4.66) | AU$3.19 | + 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 100 NT$ (AU$4.66) | AU$3.88 | + 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 NT$ (AU$12) | AU$25 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 38% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 NT$ (AU$19) | AU$52 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 450 NT$ (AU$21) | AU$27 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 800 NT$ (AU$37) | AU$162 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 NT$ (AU$93) | AU$108 | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 NT$ (AU$7) | AU$14 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 NT$ (AU$7) | AU$4.46 | + 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 NT$ (AU$3.26) | AU$7 | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$594 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.83 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 NT$ (AU$23) | AU$53 | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 80 NT$ (AU$3.73) | AU$27 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,000 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$5,336 (114,522 NT$) in Yun-lin.
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