Cost of living in Tainan City, Taiwan vs Pécs, Hungary
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| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 72% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 143 NT$ (1,507 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 139 NT$ (1,467 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 NT$ (575 Ft) | 747 Ft | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 88 NT$ (928 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 351% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 60 NT$ (630 Ft) | 563 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 73 NT$ (765 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 229 NT$ (2,408 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (1,136 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 91 NT$ (959 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 464% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 45 NT$ (472 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 429 NT$ (4,514 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 191% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 NT$ (470 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 NT$ (402 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 257% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 30% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,253 NT$ (192,051 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,262 NT$ (129,015 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,812 NT$ (19,067 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,204 NT$ (128,408 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,921 NT$ (83,342 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 795 NT$ (8,365 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 530 NT$ (5,577 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,258 NT$ (150,018 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,404 NT$ (35,818 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 208 NT$ (2,189 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 461 NT$ (4,851 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 198% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 16% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,037 NT$ (21,438 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,033 NT$ (10,869 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,226 NT$ (23,416 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,523 NT$ (26,543 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 34% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 798,742 NT$ (8,403,997 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (318 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,015 NT$ (10,679 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 252 NT$ (2,656 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 103% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 246 NT$ (2,583 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 201 NT$ (2,111 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 NT$ (10,522 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 229 NT$ (2,406 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 212% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 219 NT$ (2,306 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 182% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 212 NT$ (2,235 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 179% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 95 NT$ (1,000 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 94 NT$ (986 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 272 NT$ (2,867 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 35% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 690 NT$ (7,255 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 556 NT$ (5,848 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,218 NT$ (23,341 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 214% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,031 NT$ (10,848 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 301 NT$ (3,162 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 159% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 87 NT$ (917 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 NT$ (587 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,433 NT$ (130,813 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.98 NT$ (52 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 982 NT$ (10,328 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 95 NT$ (1,000 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 241 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 43% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary)
For example, you would need at least 560,197 Ft (53,243 NT$) in Tainan City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 391,000 Ft in Pécs.
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