Cost of living in Gold Coast, Australia vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gold Coast (Australia) is 88% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (396 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$19 (415 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (150 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.75 (38 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (161 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.92 (108 NT$) | 73 NT$ | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$15 (331 NT$) | 229 NT$ | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.02 (88 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.68 (81 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (163 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 263% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$23 (502 NT$) | 427 NT$ | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.45 (76 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.72 (60 NT$) | 38 NT$ | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 190% | |||
| Housing in Gold Coast (Australia) is 190% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,265 (49,744 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,825 (40,091 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 227% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$163 (3,576 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,862 (40,901 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,569 (34,467 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$125 (2,742 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 245% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$77 (1,682 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 217% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$676 (14,853 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$362 (7,958 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 134% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (319 NT$) | 221 NT$ | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$35 (764 NT$) | 461 NT$ | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Gold Coast (Australia) is 37% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$107 (2,351 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$71 (1,549 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$148 (3,260 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$138 (3,035 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Gold Coast (Australia) is 74% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,295 (577,503 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.49 (33 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$124 (2,727 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | + 169% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$31 (690 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 173% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Gold Coast (Australia) is 13% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$5.93 (130 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (396 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$71 (1,559 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (160 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.02 (110 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.57 (122 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.27 (72 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.09 (90 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (587 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Gold Coast (Australia) is 91% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (1,216 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$34 (741 NT$) | 556 NT$ | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$168 (3,679 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$116 (2,554 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 148% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (351 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.87 (107 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.96 (131 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 135% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$617 (13,554 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.49 (11 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$67 (1,477 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$33 (723 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 661% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 181 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Gold Coast (Australia) is 93% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, you would need at least 100,537 NT$ (AU$4,578) in Gold Coast to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 52,000 NT$ in Tainan City.
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