- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- China
- Kaohsiung City
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 41% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 178 NT$ (元40) | 元43 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (元30) | 元26 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 97 NT$ (元22) | 元10 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 81 NT$ (元18) | 元18 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 77 NT$ (元17) | 元10 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 83 NT$ (元18) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 244 NT$ (元54) | 元83 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 NT$ (元27) | 元6 | + 328% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 105 NT$ (元23) | 元5.66 | + 314% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 44 NT$ (元10) | 元4.20 | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 508 NT$ (元113) | 元80 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 41 NT$ (元9) | 元8 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 45 NT$ (元10) | 元6 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 20% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 24,717 NT$ (元5,498) | 元3,286 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,194 NT$ (元3,380) | 元2,010 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,655 NT$ (元368) | 元483 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,209 NT$ (元1,826) | 元2,512 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,275 NT$ (元1,173) | 元1,454 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,119 NT$ (元249) | 元100 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 536 NT$ (元119) | 元65 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,945 NT$ (元3,324) | 元10,000 | - 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,529 NT$ (元563) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 285 NT$ (元63) | 元38 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 198 NT$ (元44) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 4% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,645 NT$ (元366) | 元509 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,025 NT$ (元228) | 元100 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,154 NT$ (元479) | 元680 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,894 NT$ (元644) | 元1,500 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 17% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 911,654 NT$ (元202,779) | 元175,811 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26 NT$ (元5.72) | 元7 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 936 NT$ (元208) | 元147 | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 229 NT$ (元51) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 62% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 282 NT$ (元63) | 元15 | + 318% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 NT$ (元72) | 元10 | + 623% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 469 NT$ (元104) | 元100 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (元44) | 元15 | + 197% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 143 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 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 59 NT$ (元13) | 元7 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 NT$ (元66) | 元40 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 5% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 472 NT$ (元105) | 元100 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 487 NT$ (元108) | 元112 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,390 NT$ (元309) | 元120 | + 158% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,475 NT$ (元328) | 元195 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 253 NT$ (元56) | 元50 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (元23) | 元38 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 NT$ (元27) | 元15 | + 73% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 4,295 NT$ (元955) | 元3,000 | - 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.47 NT$ (元1.22) | 元1.00 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,114 NT$ (元248) | 元168 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 83 NT$ (元18) | 元40 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 110 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 19% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元11,112
(49,957 NT$)
in Kaohsiung City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,300
in Zhengzhou.
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