Cost of living in Jining, China vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jining (China) is 25% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50元 (217 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18元 (78 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18元 (78 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8元 (35 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11元 (46 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 73 NT$ | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60元 (260 NT$) | 229 NT$ | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7元 (30 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10元 (43 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.00元 (17 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 427 NT$ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (35 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00元 (22 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Jining (China) is 20% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 850元 (3,685 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 12,243 NT$ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300元 (1,300 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 10,913 NT$ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 7,382 NT$ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 795 NT$ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 60元 (260 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,800元 (25,142 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 3,404 NT$ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 221 NT$ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 461 NT$ | - | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Jining (China) is 38% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 200元 (867 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 180元 (780 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 320元 (1,387 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300元 (1,300 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Jining (China) is 13% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,000元 (1,040,341 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (30 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100元 (433 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 253 NT$ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Jining (China) is 7% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40元 (173 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 201 NT$ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 820 NT$ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24元 (104 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 55% | |
| 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 | - | 272 NT$ | - | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Jining (China) is 48% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30元 (130 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30元 (130 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300元 (1,300 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70元 (303 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30元 (130 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 92 NT$ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10元 (43 NT$) | 56 NT$ | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 12,433 NT$ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40元 (1.73 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100元 (433 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (87 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
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 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 49,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 37,459 NT$ (8,642元) in Jining.
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