Cost of living in London, United Kingdom vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 39% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (432 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (244 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.41 (134 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.94 (37 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.85 (112 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.87 (73 NT$) | 73 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.36 (171 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 (78 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (30 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 (71 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (383 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.03 (80 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.08 (42 NT$) | 38 NT$ | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 301% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 301% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,501 (98,008 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 465% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,805 (70,711 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 478% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £143 (5,606 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,807 (70,789 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 549% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,289 (50,491 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 584% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £85 (3,329 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 319% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (853 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £317 (12,428 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (3,267 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (236 NT$) | 221 NT$ | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (511 NT$) | 461 NT$ | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 43% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £80 (3,138 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 (1,410 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £84 (3,274 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £92 (3,605 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 227% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 227% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,856 (817,162 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (47 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £146 (5,737 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | + 465% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £26 (1,006 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 298% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.54 (139 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (331 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £105 (4,104 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 400% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.60 (141 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.05 (80 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.94 (155 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.93 (76 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.70 (66 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £18 (724 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 135% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 (1,499 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £26 (1,010 NT$) | 556 NT$ | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £208 (8,142 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | + 267% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £73 (2,876 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 179% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (463 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.56 (139 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.68 (223 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 299% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £432 (16,910 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.35 (14 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 173% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £52 (2,047 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (479 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 404% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,042 prices entered by 376 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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