- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- China
- Kaohsiung City
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 45% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 178 NT$ (元41) | 元43 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (元31) | 元26 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 97 NT$ (元22) | 元10 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 81 NT$ (元19) | 元18 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 77 NT$ (元18) | 元10 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 83 NT$ (元19) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 244 NT$ (元56) | 元83 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 NT$ (元27) | 元6 | + 339% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 105 NT$ (元24) | 元5.66 | + 325% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 44 NT$ (元10) | 元4.20 | + 137% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 508 NT$ (元116) | 元80 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 41 NT$ (元9) | 元8 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 45 NT$ (元10) | 元6 | + 62% | |
| 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 | 24,717 NT$ (元5,644) | 元3,286 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,194 NT$ (元3,469) | 元2,010 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,655 NT$ (元378) | 元483 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,209 NT$ (元1,874) | 元2,512 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,275 NT$ (元1,204) | 元1,454 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,119 NT$ (元256) | 元100 | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 536 NT$ (元122) | 元65 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,945 NT$ (元3,413) | 元10,000 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,529 NT$ (元577) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 285 NT$ (元65) | 元38 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 198 NT$ (元45) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 2% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,645 NT$ (元376) | 元509 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,025 NT$ (元234) | 元100 | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,154 NT$ (元492) | 元680 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,894 NT$ (元661) | 元1,500 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 20% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 911,654 NT$ (元208,170) | 元175,811 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26 NT$ (元5.87) | 元7 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 936 NT$ (元214) | 元147 | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 229 NT$ (元52) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 74% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 282 NT$ (元64) | 元15 | + 329% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 NT$ (元74) | 元10 | + 642% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 469 NT$ (元107) | 元100 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (元46) | 元15 | + 204% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 143 NT$ (元33) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 125 NT$ (元29) | 元28 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (元14) | 元7 | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 59 NT$ (元14) | 元7 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 NT$ (元68) | 元40 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 3% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 472 NT$ (元108) | 元100 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 487 NT$ (元111) | 元112 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,390 NT$ (元317) | 元120 | + 165% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,475 NT$ (元337) | 元195 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 253 NT$ (元58) | 元50 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (元24) | 元38 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 NT$ (元27) | 元15 | + 77% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 4,295 NT$ (元981) | 元3,000 | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.47 NT$ (元1.25) | 元1.00 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,114 NT$ (元254) | 元168 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 83 NT$ (元19) | 元40 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 141 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 23% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元19,287
(84,465 NT$)
in Kaohsiung City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元15,625
in Zhengzhou.
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