Cost of living in Munich, Germany vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Munich (Germany) is 29% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (381 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (267 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.52 (153 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 179% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (37 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.79 (94 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.93 (99 NT$) | 73 NT$ | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.50 (186 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.58 (87 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (53 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (32 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (274 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 (58 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (45 NT$) | 38 NT$ | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 215% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 215% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,197 (74,248 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 328% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,773 (59,901 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 389% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 (6,985 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,286 (43,436 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €888 (30,009 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 (4,223 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 431% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (932 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €401 (13,544 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 (2,301 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.55 (154 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (527 NT$) | 461 NT$ | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 38% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (2,735 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (1,417 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (2,920 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (4,127 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 57% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,769 (735,502 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (43 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (2,057 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | + 103% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (639 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 153% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (227 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (552 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 175% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (1,799 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (146 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.91 (65 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.60 (88 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (41 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.08 (37 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (858 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 215% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 74% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (1,256 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (733 NT$) | 556 NT$ | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €153 (5,167 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (2,322 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (344 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 (125 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.10 (139 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 148% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €517 (17,472 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (5.15 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 (2,227 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (227 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 139% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 366 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 78% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, you would need at least 94,387 NT$ (€2,794) in Munich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 53,000 NT$ in Tainan City.
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