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Cost of living in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan vs Zhengzhou, China
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| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 46% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 NT$ (32元) | 32元 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 121 NT$ (26元) | 27元 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 89 NT$ (19元) | 9元 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 84 NT$ (18元) | 14元 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 74 NT$ (16元) | 13元 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 NT$ (18元) | 7元 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 248 NT$ (54元) | 58元 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 NT$ (26元) | 7元 | + 275% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 102 NT$ (22元) | 7元 | + 216% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 43 NT$ (9元) | 5.45元 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 392 NT$ (85元) | 66元 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 41 NT$ (9元) | 8元 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 NT$ (8元) | 7元 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is about the same as in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 22,646 NT$ (4,926元) | 3,446元 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,915 NT$ (3,462元) | 2,068元 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,911 NT$ (416元) | 715元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,160 NT$ (2,428元) | 2,326元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,391 NT$ (1,608元) | 1,548元 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,119 NT$ (244元) | 285元 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 563 NT$ (122元) | 78元 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,323 NT$ (3,116元) | 8,000元 | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,529 NT$ (550元) | 2,000元 | - 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 249 NT$ (54元) | 44元 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 210 NT$ (46元) | 50元 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 21% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,601 NT$ (348元) | 467元 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,060 NT$ (231元) | 280元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,213 NT$ (481元) | 553元 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,894 NT$ (630元) | 950元 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 32% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 948,600 NT$ (206,353元) | 155,000元 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 NT$ (5.97元) | 7元 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,011 NT$ (220元) | 134元 | + 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 249 NT$ (54元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 37% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 282 NT$ (61元) | 15元 | + 309% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 NT$ (71元) | 10元 | + 607% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 700 NT$ (152元) | 100元 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (44元) | 15元 | + 190% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 144 NT$ (31元) | 44元 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 125 NT$ (27元) | 28元 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (13元) | 7元 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 64 NT$ (14元) | 9元 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 286 NT$ (62元) | 40元 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 13% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 525 NT$ (114元) | 100元 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 487 NT$ (106元) | 106元 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,514 NT$ (329元) | 120元 | + 174% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,314 NT$ (286元) | 195元 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 233 NT$ (51元) | 50元 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 109 NT$ (24元) | 38元 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 110 NT$ (24元) | 14元 | + 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,357 NT$ (3,123元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.99 NT$ (1.30元) | 1.00元 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,158 NT$ (252元) | 216元 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 90 NT$ (20元) | 40元 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 133 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2019.
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Cost of living in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 21% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 11,520元 (52,958 NT$) in Kaohsiung City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,500元 in Zhengzhou.
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