Cost of living in Zhuhai, China vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Zhuhai (China) is 13% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53元 (230 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29元 (127 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18元 (77 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (58 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | 13元 (58 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12元 (50 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 (247 NT$) | 229 NT$ | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (64 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 (33 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.76元 (25 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87元 (377 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (36 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8元 (34 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 11% | |
Housing | + 2% | |||
Housing in Zhuhai (China) is about the same as in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,311元 (18,743 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,625元 (11,413 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 533元 (2,319 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,875元 (12,500 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,450元 (6,305 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800元 (3,478 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 338% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 136元 (591 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,488元 (10,818 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500元 (2,174 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36元 (156 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26元 (114 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Zhuhai (China) is 5% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 442元 (1,920 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 224元 (975 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 566元 (2,462 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 499元 (2,170 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 14% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Zhuhai (China) is 26% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 182,922元 (795,338 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (32 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 100元 (433 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32元 (137 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 46% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Zhuhai (China) is 15% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150元 (652 NT$) | 246 NT$ | + 166% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 201 NT$ | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 80元 (348 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 58% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10元 (43 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 81% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41元 (180 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 (137 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (40 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (53 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54元 (233 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 14% | |
Entertainment | + 63% | |||
Entertainment in Zhuhai (China) is 63% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 144元 (627 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 85元 (370 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50元 (217 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 90% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 370元 (1,608 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52元 (224 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (144 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18元 (80 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 12,433 NT$ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50元 (15 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 206% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 790元 (3,435 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 248% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12元 (54 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 43% | |
TOTAL | - 1% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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