Cost of living in Xining, China vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xining (China) is 39% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50元 (216 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33元 (144 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (55 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.00元 (9 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.00元 (22 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.00元 (13 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20元 (86 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.00元 (13 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (30 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.00元 (13 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 74元 (320 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6元 (28 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6元 (28 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Xining (China) is 37% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,863元 (12,371 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500元 (6,481 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200元 (864 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500元 (6,481 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 800元 (3,457 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200元 (864 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 (432 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,040元 (17,456 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 912元 (3,941 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 221 NT$ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19元 (84 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Xining (China) is 19% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 200元 (864 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195元 (845 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 700元 (3,025 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700元 (3,025 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Xining (China) is 37% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,000元 (604,902 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (29 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100元 (432 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24元 (103 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Xining (China) is 13% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 246 NT$ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 201 NT$ | - | |
| 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 | 8元 (36 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 94 NT$ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 272 NT$ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Xining (China) is about the same as in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100元 (432 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90元 (389 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,776元 (7,674 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | + 246% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 300元 (1,296 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 275 NT$ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30元 (130 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10元 (43 NT$) | 56 NT$ | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,360元 (14,518 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 (0.86 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 308元 (1,331 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17元 (73 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
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 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 52,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 36,981 NT$ (8,559元) in Xining.
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