Cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
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Food | + 92% | |||
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Food in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Lexington, Kentucky | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (481 NT$) | 126 NT$ | + 281% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (279 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 100% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.28 (167 NT$) | 59 NT$ | + 181% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (30 NT$) | 97 NT$ | - 69% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.98 (126 NT$) | 79 NT$ | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.91 (155 NT$) | 71 NT$ | + 120% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (321 NT$) | 215 NT$ | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.09 (129 NT$) | 111 NT$ | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.81 (57 NT$) | 89 NT$ | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (195 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 316% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (379 NT$) | 397 NT$ | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 (65 NT$) | 42 NT$ | + 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.97 (62 NT$) | 37 NT$ | + 67% | |
Housing | + 195% | |||
Housing in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 195% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,565 (49,476 NT$) | 17,325 NT$ | + 186% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,228 (38,841 NT$) | 12,038 NT$ | + 223% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $212 (6,700 NT$) | 1,787 NT$ | + 275% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,100 (34,776 NT$) | 10,863 NT$ | + 220% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $864 (27,310 NT$) | 7,308 NT$ | + 274% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $185 (5,865 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 634% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $58 (1,850 NT$) | 529 NT$ | + 250% | |
40” flat screen tv | $294 (9,310 NT$) | 12,805 NT$ | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (3,595 NT$) | 3,006 NT$ | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (356 NT$) | 200 NT$ | + 78% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (692 NT$) | 379 NT$ | + 83% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (1,560 NT$) | 1,963 NT$ | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (1,471 NT$) | 990 NT$ | + 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (2,292 NT$) | 2,156 NT$ | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (3,767 NT$) | 2,471 NT$ | + 52% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is about the same as in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,823 (879,730 NT$) | 866,289 NT$ | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (28 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (821 NT$) | 985 NT$ | - 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (569 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 125% | |
Personal Care | + 54% | |||
Personal Care in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (199 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (751 NT$) | 202 NT$ | + 273% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (3,588 NT$) | 754 NT$ | + 376% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (191 NT$) | 218 NT$ | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.33 (137 NT$) | 231 NT$ | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (270 NT$) | 208 NT$ | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.50 (142 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.90 (92 NT$) | 90 NT$ | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (622 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 128% | |
Entertainment | + 139% | |||
Entertainment in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Lexington, Kentucky | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (1,395 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 108% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (756 NT$) | 556 NT$ | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $131 (4,127 NT$) | 1,660 NT$ | + 149% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (2,752 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 167% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (290 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.28 (167 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 81% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.40 (171 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 206% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $385 (12,164 NT$) | 10,729 NT$ | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.63 (20 NT$) | 5.00 NT$ | + 301% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (1,980 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 100% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (208 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 119% | |
TOTAL | + 82% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 131 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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