- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- China
- Taichung City
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 62% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 194 NT$ (元43) | 元32 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 132 NT$ (元30) | 元26 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 NT$ (元19) | 元9 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (元21) | 元14 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 72 NT$ (元16) | 元12 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 119 NT$ (元27) | 元7 | + 281% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 121 NT$ (元27) | 元58 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (元24) | 元7 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (元11) | 元7 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 NT$ (元14) | 元5.01 | + 180% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 480 NT$ (元107) | 元60 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 55 NT$ (元12) | 元7 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 NT$ (元5.96) | 元7 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 15% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,131 NT$ (元4,501) | 元3,567 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,185 NT$ (元2,948) | 元2,125 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,508 NT$ (元337) | 元833 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 14,169 NT$ (元3,168) | 元2,333 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,487 NT$ (元2,121) | 元1,533 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,750 NT$ (元391) | 元300 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 614 NT$ (元137) | 元78 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,000 NT$ (元4,471) | 元8,000 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 NT$ (元671) | 元2,000 | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (元45) | 元44 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 375 NT$ (元84) | 元50 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 20% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,200 NT$ (元492) | 元467 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 877 NT$ (元196) | 元250 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,072 NT$ (元463) | 元553 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,036 NT$ (元455) | 元950 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 13% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,206,670 NT$ (元269,775) | 元155,000 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (元7) | 元7 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 NT$ (元67) | 元138 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 326 NT$ (元73) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 15% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 163 NT$ (元37) | 元15 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元10 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 NT$ (元34) | 元100 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 170 NT$ (元38) | 元15 | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 NT$ (元34) | 元28 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 NT$ (元9) | 元7 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 61 NT$ (元14) | 元7 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 NT$ (元78) | 元40 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 12% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 416 NT$ (元93) | 元100 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 499 NT$ (元112) | 元112 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,454 NT$ (元772) | 元120 | + 543% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,009 NT$ (元226) | 元195 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 257 NT$ (元58) | 元50 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 116 NT$ (元26) | 元38 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 114 NT$ (元25) | 元15 | + 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,900 NT$ (元3,108) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50 NT$ (元0.78) | 元1.00 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,318 NT$ (元295) | 元168 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 88 NT$ (元20) | 元40 | - 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 179 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 21% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元13,258
(59,302 NT$)
in Taichung City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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