Cost of living in Riverside, California (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
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Food | + 84% | |||
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Food in Riverside, California (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Riverside, California | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (497 NT$) | 126 NT$ | + 294% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (344 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 146% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (200 NT$) | 59 NT$ | + 236% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (32 NT$) | 97 NT$ | - 67% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.42 (140 NT$) | 79 NT$ | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.53 (80 NT$) | 71 NT$ | + 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (204 NT$) | 215 NT$ | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.45 (109 NT$) | 111 NT$ | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (61 NT$) | 89 NT$ | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.83 (58 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (434 NT$) | 397 NT$ | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.75 (87 NT$) | 42 NT$ | + 108% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (87 NT$) | 37 NT$ | + 133% | |
Housing | + 360% | |||
Housing in Riverside, California (United States) is 360% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,802 (88,580 NT$) | 17,325 NT$ | + 411% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,937 (61,233 NT$) | 12,038 NT$ | + 409% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $252 (7,972 NT$) | 1,787 NT$ | + 346% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,718 (54,328 NT$) | 10,863 NT$ | + 400% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,238 (39,140 NT$) | 7,308 NT$ | + 436% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $188 (5,955 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 645% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $86 (2,708 NT$) | 529 NT$ | + 412% | |
40” flat screen tv | $388 (12,253 NT$) | 12,805 NT$ | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (2,972 NT$) | 3,006 NT$ | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (413 NT$) | 200 NT$ | + 106% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $43 (1,355 NT$) | 379 NT$ | + 257% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Riverside, California (United States) is about the same as in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (1,724 NT$) | 1,963 NT$ | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (1,146 NT$) | 990 NT$ | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $63 (1,998 NT$) | 2,156 NT$ | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $76 (2,411 NT$) | 2,471 NT$ | - 2% | |
Transportation | + 127% | |||
Transportation in Riverside, California (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,160 (953,617 NT$) | 866,289 NT$ | + 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.37 (43 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $93 (2,930 NT$) | 985 NT$ | + 198% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $32 (1,009 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 298% | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Riverside, California (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.33 (168 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (902 NT$) | 202 NT$ | + 348% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (994 NT$) | 754 NT$ | + 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (283 NT$) | 218 NT$ | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.75 (87 NT$) | 231 NT$ | - 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.88 (123 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.17 (164 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.75 (87 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (680 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 149% | |
Entertainment | + 112% | |||
Entertainment in Riverside, California (United States) is 112% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Riverside, California | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $86 (2,720 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 305% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (958 NT$) | 556 NT$ | + 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,660 NT$ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (3,493 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 239% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (383 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.82 (152 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (256 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 358% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $543 (17,179 NT$) | 10,729 NT$ | + 60% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (3.81 NT$) | 5.00 NT$ | - 24% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (1,279 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (424 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 346% | |
TOTAL | + 139% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 120 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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