Cost of living in Kao-hsiung, Taiwan vs Verona, Italy
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 40% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80 NT$ (€2.38) | €13 | - 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 95 NT$ (€2.82) | €8 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 NT$ (€1.97) | €4.33 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 NT$ (€2.38) | €1.37 | + 74% | |
12 eggs, large | 40 NT$ (€1.19) | €4.20 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 99 NT$ (€2.95) | €1.87 | + 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167 NT$ (€4.95) | €5.74 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 NT$ (€2.97) | €1.70 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (€1.48) | €1.39 | + 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 NT$ (€1.26) | €1.38 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 NT$ (€12) | €7 | + 80% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 49 NT$ (€1.46) | €2.27 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 NT$ (€0.89) | €1.03 | - 14% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 31% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,500 NT$ (€668) | €965 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,500 NT$ (€490) | €672 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 NT$ (€59) | €178 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,000 NT$ (€624) | €630 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,500 NT$ (€371) | €483 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 NT$ (€24) | €100 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 350 NT$ (€10) | €24 | - 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | 13,750 NT$ (€408) | €431 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (€74) | €122 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 NT$ (€9) | €4.99 | + 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 NT$ (€12) | €9 | + 32% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 19% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,250 NT$ (€67) | €94 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | €35 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (€74) | €91 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 NT$ (€59) | €130 | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 8% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 750,000 NT$ (€22,274) | €20,723 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (€0.88) | €1.45 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €34 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €20 | - | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 27% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 NT$ (€5.94) | €8 | - 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €8 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €99 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €5.45 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 NT$ (€2.38) | €3.61 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 NT$ (€2.23) | €3.88 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 NT$ (€0.98) | €1.61 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 35 NT$ (€1.04) | €2.34 | - 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 NT$ (€9) | €19 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 19% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 NT$ (€24) | €39 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 450 NT$ (€13) | €16 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €94 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 NT$ (€74) | €58 | + 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 200 NT$ (€5.94) | €7 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 NT$ (€1.78) | €1.45 | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 NT$ (€2.97) | €4.61 | - 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,000 NT$ (€356) | €447 | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.18 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 NT$ (€30) | €48 | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 NT$ (€2.97) | €5.29 | - 44% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,900 in Verona you would need to make just about €2,158 (72,655 NT$) in Kao-hsiung.
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