Cost of living in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan vs Patras, Greece
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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 12% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 NT$ (€4.45) | €9 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 NT$ (€3.62) | €5.45 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 109 NT$ (€3.24) | €3.75 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 NT$ (€2.67) | €1.23 | + 117% | |
12 eggs, large | 84 NT$ (€2.50) | €3.25 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 NT$ (€3.30) | €1.35 | + 145% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 263 NT$ (€8) | €4.12 | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 152 NT$ (€4.52) | €1.36 | + 233% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 134 NT$ (€3.99) | €0.68 | + 482% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 46 NT$ (€1.37) | €1.14 | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 422 NT$ (€13) | €8 | + 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 45 NT$ (€1.34) | €2.02 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 NT$ (€1.38) | €0.90 | + 53% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 19% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,669 NT$ (€852) | €426 | + 100% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,975 NT$ (€534) | €302 | + 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,468 NT$ (€73) | €122 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,030 NT$ (€417) | €316 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,074 NT$ (€270) | €245 | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,527 NT$ (€45) | €94 | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 656 NT$ (€19) | €21 | - 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | 14,132 NT$ (€420) | €351 | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,911 NT$ (€87) | €71 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 245 NT$ (€7) | €10 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 NT$ (€8) | €5.67 | + 46% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 17% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,781 NT$ (€53) | €83 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,133 NT$ (€34) | €40 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,327 NT$ (€69) | €70 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,275 NT$ (€97) | €71 | + 37% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 10% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 958,973 NT$ (€28,503) | €23,202 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 NT$ (€0.99) | €1.57 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,100 NT$ (€33) | €39 | - 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 270 NT$ (€8) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 53% | |||
Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 53% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 338 NT$ (€10) | €3.23 | + 210% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 344 NT$ (€10) | €5.59 | + 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,698 NT$ (€50) | €32 | + 58% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 255 NT$ (€8) | €3.88 | + 96% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 179 NT$ (€5.32) | €3.80 | + 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 157 NT$ (€4.67) | €3.50 | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 NT$ (€1.89) | €1.53 | + 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 68 NT$ (€2.03) | €1.83 | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 333 NT$ (€10) | €11 | - 9% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 16% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 664 NT$ (€20) | €22 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 507 NT$ (€15) | €15 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,272 NT$ (€68) | €38 | + 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,411 NT$ (€42) | €46 | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 289 NT$ (€9) | €7 | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 118 NT$ (€3.50) | €3.40 | + 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 NT$ (€3.56) | €3.22 | + 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,938 NT$ (€414) | €792 | - 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.39 NT$ (€0.16) | €0.24 | - 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,360 NT$ (€40) | €38 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 109 NT$ (€3.25) | €4.08 | - 20% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €1,425 (47,957 NT$) in Kaohsiung City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,400 in Patras.
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