Cost of living in Xiamen, China vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xiamen (China) is 9% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63元 (273 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29元 (127 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (59 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (63 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (68 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6元 (27 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40元 (174 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11元 (48 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9元 (38 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.26元 (23 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 89元 (386 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (31 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (53 NT$) | 38 NT$ | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Xiamen (China) is 10% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,665元 (24,596 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,914元 (16,995 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 283元 (1,230 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,333元 (18,815 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,425元 (10,528 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 150元 (651 NT$) | 795 NT$ | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 110元 (478 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,139元 (13,628 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 319元 (1,384 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28元 (124 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34元 (148 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Xiamen (China) is 40% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750元 (3,256 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 338元 (1,465 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 794元 (3,446 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 387元 (1,682 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Xiamen (China) is 31% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 187,300元 (813,222 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (29 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 81元 (352 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 29元 (128 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Xiamen (China) is 43% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12元 (53 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30元 (130 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150元 (651 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22元 (97 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25元 (109 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45元 (194 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (43 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8元 (35 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 90元 (391 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Xiamen (China) is 24% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 128元 (557 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 105元 (455 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290元 (5,601 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | + 152% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 358元 (1,556 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53元 (229 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (141 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25元 (109 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500元 (15,196 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47元 (2.03 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 515元 (2,237 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15元 (63 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 132 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 51,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 47,998 NT$ (11,055元) in Xiamen.
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