Cost of living in Jiaxing, China vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jiaxing (China) is 5% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48元 (206 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 (137 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 55 NT$ | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (65 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.00元 (17 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 73 NT$ | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 229 NT$ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9元 (39 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00元 (22 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12元 (52 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200元 (867 NT$) | 427 NT$ | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 45 NT$ | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16元 (69 NT$) | 38 NT$ | + 82% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Jiaxing (China) is 27% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,211元 (13,919 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,000元 (13,004 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400元 (1,734 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,300元 (5,635 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000元 (4,335 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200元 (867 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 68元 (293 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000元 (17,339 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000元 (8,669 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 155% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 221 NT$ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25元 (108 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Jiaxing (China) is about the same as in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 2,037 NT$ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 1,033 NT$ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,230 NT$ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500元 (2,167 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Jiaxing (China) is 44% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,000元 (520,159 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (33 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50元 (217 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 253 NT$ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Jiaxing (China) is 15% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50元 (217 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 201 NT$ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60元 (260 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 229 NT$ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 219 NT$ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 212 NT$ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 95 NT$ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 94 NT$ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18元 (76 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Jiaxing (China) is 5% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95元 (412 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150元 (650 NT$) | 556 NT$ | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,218 NT$ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 300元 (1,300 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 275 NT$ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35元 (152 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25元 (108 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 12,433 NT$ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 4.98 NT$ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 250元 (1,084 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 95 NT$ | - | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 132 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 53,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 44,312 NT$ (10,223元) in Jiaxing.
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