Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 6% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 225 NT$ (£5.80) | £10 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 129 NT$ (£3.32) | £5.65 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100 NT$ (£2.58) | £4.17 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ (£2.36) | £0.73 | + 226% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 89 NT$ (£2.30) | £2.75 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 209 NT$ (£5.38) | £1.92 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 172 NT$ (£4.44) | £5.41 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 NT$ (£4.01) | £1.89 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 185 NT$ (£4.78) | £0.81 | + 489% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 NT$ (£1.69) | £2.16 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 511 NT$ (£13) | £7 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 61 NT$ (£1.57) | £1.92 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 NT$ (£0.62) | £0.74 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 47% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,293 NT$ (£832) | £1,367 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,203 NT$ (£443) | £832 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,032 NT$ (£52) | £164 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,244 NT$ (£444) | £1,029 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,286 NT$ (£265) | £915 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,437 NT$ (£37) | £156 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 700 NT$ (£18) | £19 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 19,625 NT$ (£506) | £340 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,404 NT$ (£88) | £71 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 293 NT$ (£8) | £5.36 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 304 NT$ (£8) | £10 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,386 NT$ (£61) | £49 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,066 NT$ (£27) | £32 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,460 NT$ (£63) | £54 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,701 NT$ (£70) | £55 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 10% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,075,140 NT$ (£27,704) | £22,837 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 NT$ (£0.72) | £1.23 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 NT$ (£52) | £59 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 428 NT$ (£11) | £13 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 9% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 208 NT$ (£5.36) | £2.90 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 NT$ (£8) | £9 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 NT$ (£26) | £75 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 298 NT$ (£8) | £2.74 | + 180% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 NT$ (£4.29) | £1.35 | + 217% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 239 NT$ (£6) | £2.57 | + 140% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 58 NT$ (£1.49) | £1.80 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 82 NT$ (£2.12) | £1.49 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 354 NT$ (£9) | £11 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 12% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 613 NT$ (£16) | £23 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 543 NT$ (£14) | £22 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,779 NT$ (£72) | £100 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,134 NT$ (£29) | £54 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 286 NT$ (£7) | £8 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 NT$ (£3.20) | £2.65 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 131 NT$ (£3.39) | £3.79 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,294 NT$ (£343) | £295 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 NT$ (£0.30) | £0.20 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,391 NT$ (£36) | £35 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 112 NT$ (£2.89) | £9 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 22 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 18% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,500 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £3,701 (143,631 NT$) in Taichung City.
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