Cost of living in Yun-lin, Taiwan vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 57% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 175 NT$ ($6) | $9 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 159 NT$ ($5.71) | $4.54 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 NT$ ($2.24) | $1.41 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 82 NT$ ($2.94) | $1.00 | + 194% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 NT$ ($2.87) | $1.63 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 125 NT$ ($4.49) | $1.00 | + 349% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 292 NT$ ($10) | $3.32 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 NT$ ($4.78) | $0.96 | + 396% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 167 NT$ ($5.98) | $1.06 | + 464% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 NT$ ($1.79) | $1.19 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 350 NT$ ($13) | $14 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30 NT$ ($1.08) | $1.73 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 NT$ ($1.79) | $1.00 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 35% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,021 NT$ ($1,364) | $420 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 NT$ ($538) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 NT$ ($90) | $55 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,000 NT$ ($431) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,000 NT$ ($287) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700 NT$ ($25) | $46 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $22 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 NT$ ($1,076) | $591 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ ($90) | $127 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ ($7) | $5.34 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 NT$ ($7) | $5.00 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 NT$ ($65) | $43 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 NT$ ($18) | $27 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 NT$ ($65) | $127 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,500 NT$ ($126) | $41 | + 208% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 5% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 825,200 NT$ ($29,609) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 NT$ ($0.83) | $1.09 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 845 NT$ ($30) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 25% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 NT$ ($5.38) | $9 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 NT$ ($5.38) | $20 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $20 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 200 NT$ ($7) | $1.77 | + 306% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 NT$ ($4.49) | $2.55 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 199 NT$ ($7) | $2.30 | + 210% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ ($3.59) | $0.95 | + 276% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 NT$ ($3.59) | $0.91 | + 295% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 NT$ ($9) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 16% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 NT$ ($14) | $12 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 450 NT$ ($16) | $11 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 800 NT$ ($29) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 NT$ ($72) | $18 | + 306% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 NT$ ($5.38) | $3.39 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 NT$ ($5.38) | $2.73 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 NT$ ($2.51) | $1.00 | + 151% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $320 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 NT$ ($18) | $51 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 80 NT$ ($2.87) | $2.50 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 56 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 23% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $1,482 (41,299 NT$) in Yun-lin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,200 in Quevedo.
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