- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- China
- Kaohsiung City
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 56% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 144 NT$ (元32) | 元32 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 121 NT$ (元27) | 元26 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 89 NT$ (元20) | 元9 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 84 NT$ (元19) | 元14 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 74 NT$ (元17) | 元12 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 NT$ (元19) | 元7 | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 248 NT$ (元55) | 元58 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 NT$ (元27) | 元7 | + 285% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 102 NT$ (元23) | 元7 | + 230% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 43 NT$ (元10) | 元5.01 | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 414 NT$ (元93) | 元60 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 NT$ (元9) | 元7 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 NT$ (元8) | 元7 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 6% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,978 NT$ (元4,913) | 元3,567 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,892 NT$ (元3,552) | 元2,125 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,786 NT$ (元399) | 元833 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,160 NT$ (元2,495) | 元2,333 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,391 NT$ (元1,652) | 元1,533 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,119 NT$ (元250) | 元300 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 610 NT$ (元136) | 元78 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,945 NT$ (元3,341) | 元8,000 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,529 NT$ (元565) | 元2,000 | - 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 249 NT$ (元56) | 元44 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 210 NT$ (元47) | 元50 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 14% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,601 NT$ (元358) | 元467 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,060 NT$ (元237) | 元250 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,213 NT$ (元495) | 元553 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,894 NT$ (元647) | 元950 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 35% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 960,750 NT$ (元214,761) | 元155,000 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 NT$ (元6) | 元7 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,014 NT$ (元227) | 元138 | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 249 NT$ (元56) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 69% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 282 NT$ (元63) | 元15 | + 320% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 NT$ (元73) | 元10 | + 626% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 700 NT$ (元156) | 元100 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (元45) | 元15 | + 198% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 144 NT$ (元32) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 125 NT$ (元28) | 元28 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (元14) | 元7 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 64 NT$ (元14) | 元7 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 286 NT$ (元64) | 元40 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 17% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 472 NT$ (元105) | 元100 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 498 NT$ (元111) | 元112 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,514 NT$ (元338) | 元120 | + 182% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,283 NT$ (元287) | 元195 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 210 NT$ (元47) | 元50 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 109 NT$ (元24) | 元38 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 109 NT$ (元24) | 元15 | + 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,000 NT$ (元3,577) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.99 NT$ (元1.34) | 元1.00 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,222 NT$ (元273) | 元168 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 84 NT$ (元19) | 元40 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 178 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 27% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元13,979
(62,537 NT$)
in Kaohsiung City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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