Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan vs Patzcuaro, Mexico
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Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 57% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 225 NT$ (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 180 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 129 NT$ (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 100 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100 NT$ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 50 | + 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 17 | + 296% | |
12 eggs, large | 89 NT$ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 28 | + 134% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 209 NT$ (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 35 | + 338% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 172 NT$ (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 100 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 NT$ (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 97 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 185 NT$ (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 40 | + 240% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 NT$ (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 30 | + 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 511 NT$ (Mex$ 375) | Mex$ 200 | + 87% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 61 NT$ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 40 | + 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 NT$ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 12% | |
Housing | + 132% | |||
Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 132% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,293 NT$ (Mex$ 23,703) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 239% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,203 NT$ (Mex$ 12,627) | Mex$ 4,000 | + 216% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,032 NT$ (Mex$ 1,491) | Mex$ 300 | + 397% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,244 NT$ (Mex$ 12,657) | Mex$ 2,500 | + 406% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,286 NT$ (Mex$ 7,550) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 277% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,437 NT$ (Mex$ 1,055) | Mex$ 200 | + 428% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 700 NT$ (Mex$ 514) | Mex$ 500 | + 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | 19,625 NT$ (Mex$ 14,405) | Mex$ 6,000 | + 140% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,404 NT$ (Mex$ 2,498) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 150% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 293 NT$ (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 180 | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 304 NT$ (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 200 | + 12% | |
Clothes | + 129% | |||
Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 129% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,386 NT$ (Mex$ 1,751) | Mex$ 500 | + 250% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,066 NT$ (Mex$ 782) | Mex$ 400 | + 96% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,460 NT$ (Mex$ 1,806) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 81% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,701 NT$ (Mex$ 1,983) | Mex$ 800 | + 148% | |
Transportation | + 68% | |||
Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 68% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,075,140 NT$ (Mex$ 789,172) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 NT$ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 NT$ (Mex$ 1,468) | Mex$ 500 | + 194% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 428 NT$ (Mex$ 314) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 54% | |||
Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 54% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 208 NT$ (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 100 | + 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 NT$ (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 300 | - 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 NT$ (Mex$ 734) | Mex$ 500 | + 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 298 NT$ (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 50 | + 337% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 NT$ (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 75 | + 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 239 NT$ (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 70 | + 151% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 58 NT$ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 30 | + 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 82 NT$ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 40 | + 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 354 NT$ (Mex$ 260) | Mex$ 80 | + 225% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 33% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 613 NT$ (Mex$ 450) | Mex$ 300 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 543 NT$ (Mex$ 398) | Mex$ 150 | + 165% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,779 NT$ (Mex$ 2,040) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,134 NT$ (Mex$ 832) | Mex$ 500 | + 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 286 NT$ (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 130 | + 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 NT$ (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 50 | + 82% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 131 NT$ (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 30 | + 222% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,294 NT$ (Mex$ 9,758) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 NT$ (Mex$ 9) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,391 NT$ (Mex$ 1,021) | Mex$ 800 | + 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 112 NT$ (Mex$ 82) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 70% |

These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 70% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 34,068 (46,414 NT$) in Taichung City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 20,000 in Patzcuaro.
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