Cost of living in Zhenjiang, China vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Zhenjiang (China) is 9% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 69元 (301 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31元 (133 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (53 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (57 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | 13元 (55 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (45 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 44元 (191 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11元 (46 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (30 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (28 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 62元 (268 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 18元 (78 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 75% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20元 (87 NT$) | 38 NT$ | + 127% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Zhenjiang (China) is 28% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,770元 (12,005 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,638元 (7,101 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400元 (1,734 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,746元 (7,566 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,108元 (4,805 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300元 (1,300 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 (433 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,000元 (17,339 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600元 (2,601 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30元 (130 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50元 (217 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 53% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Zhenjiang (China) is 26% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 484元 (2,096 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 363元 (1,572 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500元 (2,167 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500元 (2,167 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 14% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Zhenjiang (China) is 9% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 226,253元 (980,730 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6.00元 (26 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 150元 (650 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 253 NT$ | - | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Zhenjiang (China) is 35% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10元 (43 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20元 (87 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 57% | |
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.) | 30元 (130 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 (52 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.00元 (22 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25元 (108 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Zhenjiang (China) is 15% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80元 (347 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 50元 (217 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,218 NT$ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 1,031 NT$ | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 275 NT$ | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 92 NT$ | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 56 NT$ | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 12,433 NT$ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 4.98 NT$ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 175元 (759 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 95 NT$ | - | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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