- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- China
- Kaohsiung City
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
Food | + 42% | |||
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Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 42% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 144 NT$ (元31) | 元26 | + 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 121 NT$ (元26) | 元25 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 89 NT$ (元19) | 元8 | + 133% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 84 NT$ (元18) | 元15 | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 74 NT$ (元16) | 元9 | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 NT$ (元18) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 248 NT$ (元53) | 元83 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 NT$ (元26) | 元6 | + 311% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 102 NT$ (元22) | 元5.66 | + 284% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 43 NT$ (元9) | 元4.00 | + 129% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 414 NT$ (元89) | 元80 | + 11% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 NT$ (元8) | 元8 | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 NT$ (元8) | 元6 | + 25% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 23% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,978 NT$ (元4,701) | 元3,286 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,892 NT$ (元3,399) | 元2,010 | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,786 NT$ (元382) | 元483 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,160 NT$ (元2,387) | 元2,375 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,600 NT$ (元1,626) | 元1,454 | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,119 NT$ (元239) | 元100 | + 139% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 610 NT$ (元130) | 元65 | + 100% | |
40” flat screen TV | 14,945 NT$ (元3,197) | 元10,000 | - 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,529 NT$ (元541) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 249 NT$ (元53) | 元38 | + 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 210 NT$ (元45) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 0% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,601 NT$ (元343) | 元509 | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,060 NT$ (元227) | 元100 | + 127% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,213 NT$ (元473) | 元680 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,894 NT$ (元619) | 元1,500 | - 59% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 25% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 960,750 NT$ (元205,509) | 元183,333 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 NT$ (元5.87) | 元7 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,014 NT$ (元217) | 元117 | + 86% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 249 NT$ (元53) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 63% | |||
Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 63% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 282 NT$ (元60) | 元15 | + 302% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 NT$ (元70) | 元10 | + 595% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 700 NT$ (元150) | 元100 | + 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (元43) | 元15 | + 185% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 144 NT$ (元31) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 125 NT$ (元27) | 元28 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (元13) | 元7 | + 95% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 64 NT$ (元14) | 元7 | + 94% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 286 NT$ (元61) | 元40 | + 53% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 12% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 472 NT$ (元101) | 元100 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 498 NT$ (元106) | 元112 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,514 NT$ (元324) | 元120 | + 170% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,283 NT$ (元275) | 元195 | + 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 210 NT$ (元45) | 元50 | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 109 NT$ (元23) | 元38 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 109 NT$ (元23) | 元15 | + 50% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,000 NT$ (元3,422) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.99 NT$ (元1.28) | 元1.00 | + 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,222 NT$ (元261) | 元168 | + 55% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 84 NT$ (元18) | 元40 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | + 26% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 26% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元11,597
(54,216 NT$)
in Kaohsiung City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,200
in Zhengzhou.
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