Cost of living in Mudanjiang, China vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Mudanjiang (China) is 46% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40元 (173 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10元 (43 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.00元 (22 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6.00元 (26 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 73% | |
12 eggs, large | 6.00元 (26 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6.00元 (26 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 229 NT$ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8元 (35 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.00元 (13 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.00元 (17 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100元 (432 NT$) | 427 NT$ | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (35 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00元 (22 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 43% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Mudanjiang (China) is 7% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,000元 (8,641 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,200元 (5,185 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,600元 (11,234 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 520% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,200元 (5,185 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 52% | |
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) | - | 530 NT$ | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,500元 (6,481 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000元 (4,321 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 221 NT$ | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20元 (86 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Mudanjiang (China) is 42% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150元 (648 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200元 (864 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150元 (648 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 71% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200元 (864 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 66% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Mudanjiang (China) is 30% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 798,742 NT$ | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (35 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 60元 (259 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 253 NT$ | - | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Mudanjiang (China) is 17% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20元 (86 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20元 (86 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 820 NT$ | - | |
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 | 35元 (151 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Mudanjiang (China) is 7% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200元 (864 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 100元 (432 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 22% | |
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 | - | 1,031 NT$ | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 275 NT$ | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 92 NT$ | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 56 NT$ | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000元 (8,641 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 4.98 NT$ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 100元 (432 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40元 (173 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 82% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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