Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 25% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 84% | |||
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Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 84% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Taichung City | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 206 NT$ (16,633 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 131 NT$ (10,580 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 104 NT$ (8,368 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 86 NT$ (6,936 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 179% | |
12 eggs, large | 99 NT$ (7,979 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 189 NT$ (15,224 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 633% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 172 NT$ (13,867 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 158 NT$ (12,784 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 NT$ (11,022 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 506% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 62 NT$ (4,987 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 469 NT$ (37,818 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 125% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 60 NT$ (4,802 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 NT$ (2,383 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 110% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 23% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Taichung City | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,523 NT$ (3,188,744 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 183% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,734 NT$ (1,350,061 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,089 NT$ (168,539 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,603 NT$ (1,258,811 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,840 NT$ (793,914 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,445 NT$ (116,561 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 671 NT$ (54,161 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 17,617 NT$ (1,421,301 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,094 NT$ (249,598 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 240 NT$ (19,392 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 303 NT$ (24,485 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,335 NT$ (188,390 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,164 NT$ (93,943 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,355 NT$ (189,983 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,743 NT$ (221,310 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 0% | |||
Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,084,640 NT$ (87,508,868 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (2,392 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,355 NT$ (109,343 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 428 NT$ (34,527 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 36% | |||
Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 36% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Taichung City | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 206 NT$ (16,650 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 475 NT$ (38,355 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 284% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 708 NT$ (57,096 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 298 NT$ (24,036 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 NT$ (13,422 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 239 NT$ (19,313 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 104% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 58 NT$ (4,679 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 82 NT$ (6,630 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 354 NT$ (28,574 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 453% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 13% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Taichung City | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 582 NT$ (46,965 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 543 NT$ (43,773 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,779 NT$ (224,243 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,134 NT$ (91,487 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 286 NT$ (23,051 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 NT$ (10,022 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 131 NT$ (10,609 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 136% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,715 NT$ (1,187,167 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 NT$ (935 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,391 NT$ (112,216 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 NT$ (8,075 Shilling) | 5,248 Shilling | + 54% | |
TOTAL | + 25% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 54 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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