Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is about the same as in Potchefstroom (South Africa)
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Food | ||||
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Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is about the same as in Potchefstroom (South Africa) | ||||
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Taichung City | Potchefstroom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 206 NT$ (R 123) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 131 NT$ (R 78) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 104 NT$ (R 62) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 86 NT$ (R 51) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 99 NT$ (R 59) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 189 NT$ (R 113) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 172 NT$ (R 103) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 158 NT$ (R 95) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 NT$ (R 82) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 62 NT$ (R 37) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 469 NT$ (R 280) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 60 NT$ (R 36) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 NT$ (R 18) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is about the same as in Potchefstroom (South Africa) | ||||
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Taichung City | Potchefstroom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,523 NT$ (R 23,619) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,734 NT$ (R 10,000) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,089 NT$ (R 1,248) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,603 NT$ (R 9,324) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,840 NT$ (R 5,880) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,445 NT$ (R 863) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 671 NT$ (R 401) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 17,617 NT$ (R 10,527) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,094 NT$ (R 1,849) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 240 NT$ (R 144) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 303 NT$ (R 181) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is about the same as in Potchefstroom (South Africa) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,335 NT$ (R 1,395) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,164 NT$ (R 696) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,355 NT$ (R 1,407) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,743 NT$ (R 1,639) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is about the same as in Potchefstroom (South Africa) | ||||
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Taichung City | Potchefstroom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,084,640 NT$ (R 648,173) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (R 18) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,355 NT$ (R 810) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 428 NT$ (R 256) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is about the same as in Potchefstroom (South Africa) | ||||
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Taichung City | Potchefstroom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 206 NT$ (R 123) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 475 NT$ (R 284) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 708 NT$ (R 423) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 298 NT$ (R 178) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 NT$ (R 99) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 239 NT$ (R 143) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 58 NT$ (R 35) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 82 NT$ (R 49) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 354 NT$ (R 212) | R 81 | + 161% | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is about the same as in Potchefstroom (South Africa) | ||||
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Taichung City | Potchefstroom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 582 NT$ (R 348) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 543 NT$ (R 324) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,779 NT$ (R 1,661) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,134 NT$ (R 678) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 286 NT$ (R 171) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 NT$ (R 74) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 131 NT$ (R 79) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,715 NT$ (R 8,793) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 NT$ (R 7) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,391 NT$ (R 831) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 NT$ (R 60) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 4% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 47 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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