Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 110% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
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Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Baltimore, Maryland | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (469 NT$) | 126 NT$ | + 271% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (276 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 98% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.75 (183 NT$) | 59 NT$ | + 208% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (34 NT$) | 97 NT$ | - 65% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.53 (112 NT$) | 79 NT$ | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.25 (135 NT$) | 71 NT$ | + 91% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.48 (174 NT$) | 215 NT$ | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.92 (125 NT$) | 111 NT$ | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.24 (71 NT$) | 89 NT$ | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.29 (73 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (480 NT$) | 397 NT$ | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.54 (81 NT$) | 42 NT$ | + 93% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.70 (86 NT$) | 37 NT$ | + 130% | |
Housing | + 306% | |||
Housing in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 306% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,782 (88,399 NT$) | 17,325 NT$ | + 410% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,131 (67,704 NT$) | 12,038 NT$ | + 462% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (6,371 NT$) | 1,787 NT$ | + 256% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,509 (47,940 NT$) | 10,863 NT$ | + 341% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,109 (35,253 NT$) | 7,308 NT$ | + 382% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 (3,757 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 370% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $84 (2,657 NT$) | 529 NT$ | + 403% | |
40” flat screen tv | $240 (7,631 NT$) | 12,805 NT$ | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $113 (3,602 NT$) | 3,006 NT$ | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (357 NT$) | 200 NT$ | + 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (579 NT$) | 379 NT$ | + 53% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $39 (1,240 NT$) | 1,963 NT$ | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $30 (958 NT$) | 990 NT$ | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (2,407 NT$) | 2,156 NT$ | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (3,673 NT$) | 2,471 NT$ | + 49% | |
Transportation | + 79% | |||
Transportation in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,990 (825,904 NT$) | 866,289 NT$ | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (30 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (2,368 NT$) | 985 NT$ | + 141% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (678 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 168% | |
Personal Care | + 28% | |||
Personal Care in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (234 NT$) | 232 NT$ | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (665 NT$) | 202 NT$ | + 230% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $92 (2,911 NT$) | 754 NT$ | + 286% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (233 NT$) | 218 NT$ | + 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.55 (113 NT$) | 231 NT$ | - 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.98 (126 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.74 (119 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (62 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (680 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 150% | |
Entertainment | + 79% | |||
Entertainment in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (1,610 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 140% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (778 NT$) | 556 NT$ | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $153 (4,861 NT$) | 1,660 NT$ | + 193% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (2,358 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 129% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (419 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.69 (149 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.49 (174 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 212% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $370 (11,747 NT$) | 10,729 NT$ | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (5.07 NT$) | 5.00 NT$ | + 1% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (2,016 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 104% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (335 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 253% | |
TOTAL | + 110% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 95 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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