Cost of living in Milan, Italy vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Milan (Italy) is 47% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (533 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 224% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (280 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.94 (168 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 208% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (42 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.99 (136 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (75 NT$) | 73 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (214 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.86 (63 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (46 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.54 (52 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (266 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.75 (60 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (38 NT$) | 38 NT$ | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Milan (Italy) is 156% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,758 (59,886 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,085 (36,962 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (4,226 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,214 (41,365 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €772 (26,291 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 256% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 (2,879 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 262% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (855 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (11,710 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (4,506 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (159 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (387 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 42% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (2,985 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (1,406 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (3,137 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (3,956 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 39% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,398 (865,381 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (49 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (1,381 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (709 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 180% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is about the same as in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (290 NT$) | 246 NT$ | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (304 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (2,738 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 234% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.92 (202 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.48 (119 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.93 (100 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.20 (75 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 (62 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (540 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 82% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (1,352 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (696 NT$) | 556 NT$ | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €126 (4,285 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (2,539 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (370 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.03 (69 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.30 (181 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 224% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €467 (15,903 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (6 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €76 (2,585 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 162% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.72 (195 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 532 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 68% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, you would need at least 85,865 NT$ (€2,520) in Milan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 51,000 NT$ in Tainan City.
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