Cost of living in Rome, Italy vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rome (Italy) is 41% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (509 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 209% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (271 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.38 (148 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (41 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.33 (113 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.05 (69 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (210 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 (66 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (45 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (37 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (232 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (64 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.48 (50 NT$) | 38 NT$ | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in Rome (Italy) is 149% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,782 (60,302 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,127 (38,129 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €168 (5,685 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,018 (34,432 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €667 (22,563 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (2,924 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 268% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (905 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €355 (12,018 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (3,822 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.73 (194 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (348 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Rome (Italy) is 22% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (2,767 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (1,071 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (2,880 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (4,329 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Rome (Italy) is 24% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,254 (753,027 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (52 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (1,186 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (565 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is 9% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (241 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (325 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €83 (2,805 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 242% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.47 (151 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 (142 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.55 (120 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.20 (75 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (74 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (704 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is 57% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (1,197 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (583 NT$) | 556 NT$ | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (2,694 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (1,983 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (387 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.41 (48 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.19 (175 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 214% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 (16,781 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (6 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (1,898 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 (179 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 295 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Rome (Italy) is 57% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, you would need at least 81,611 NT$ (€2,412) in Rome to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 52,000 NT$ in Tainan City.
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