Cost of living in Xuzhou, China vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Xuzhou (China) is 40% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23元 (100 NT$) | 164 NT$ | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 (138 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9元 (39 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (54 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | 11元 (46 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6元 (28 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50元 (217 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8元 (35 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.27元 (23 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.02元 (17 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43元 (185 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (39 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7元 (29 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 25% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Xuzhou (China) is 35% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,136元 (13,595 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,972元 (8,547 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 275元 (1,194 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,512元 (6,554 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,887元 (8,182 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 151元 (653 NT$) | 795 NT$ | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 42元 (182 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | 5,334元 (23,124 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | + 62% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 475元 (2,057 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29元 (127 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43元 (185 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 60% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Xuzhou (China) is 30% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 214元 (930 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 186元 (806 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 452元 (1,957 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 450元 (1,952 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Xuzhou (China) is 28% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 798,742 NT$ | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (32 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 82元 (356 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 65% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 253 NT$ | - | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Xuzhou (China) is 30% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18元 (78 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 201 NT$ | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 820 NT$ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40元 (173 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 24% | |
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 | 7元 (32 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 66% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6.00元 (26 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30元 (130 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 52% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Xuzhou (China) is 15% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 110元 (477 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 153元 (662 NT$) | 556 NT$ | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 600元 (2,601 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | + 17% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173元 (748 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 57元 (248 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17元 (75 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23元 (101 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500元 (15,172 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00元 (9 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 276元 (1,197 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (87 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 9% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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