- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- China
- Taichung City
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 43% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 195 NT$ (元42) | 元26 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (元29) | 元25 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 NT$ (元18) | 元8 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 103 NT$ (元22) | 元15 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 75 NT$ (元16) | 元9 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 119 NT$ (元25) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 121 NT$ (元26) | 元83 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (元23) | 元6 | + 271% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (元11) | 元5.66 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 66 NT$ (元14) | 元4.00 | + 252% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 480 NT$ (元103) | 元80 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 53 NT$ (元11) | 元8 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 NT$ (元5.69) | 元6 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 30% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,131 NT$ (元4,303) | 元3,286 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,053 NT$ (元3,431) | 元2,010 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,337 NT$ (元286) | 元483 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,624 NT$ (元3,340) | 元2,375 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,877 NT$ (元2,111) | 元1,454 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,750 NT$ (元374) | 元100 | + 274% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 614 NT$ (元131) | 元65 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,000 NT$ (元4,275) | 元10,000 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 NT$ (元641) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (元43) | 元38 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 NT$ (元32) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 4% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,394 NT$ (元512) | 元509 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 900 NT$ (元192) | 元100 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,144 NT$ (元458) | 元680 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,036 NT$ (元435) | 元1,500 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 7% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,206,670 NT$ (元257,925) | 元183,333 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (元6) | 元7 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 NT$ (元64) | 元117 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 379 NT$ (元81) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 7% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 170 NT$ (元36) | 元15 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元10 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 NT$ (元32) | 元100 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 NT$ (元9) | 元15 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 NT$ (元32) | 元28 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 NT$ (元9) | 元7 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 NT$ (元11) | 元7 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 363 NT$ (元77) | 元40 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 7% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 429 NT$ (元92) | 元100 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 522 NT$ (元112) | 元112 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,416 NT$ (元730) | 元120 | + 508% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 976 NT$ (元209) | 元195 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 257 NT$ (元55) | 元50 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 115 NT$ (元25) | 元38 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 114 NT$ (元24) | 元15 | + 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50 NT$ (元0.75) | 元1.00 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,257 NT$ (元269) | 元168 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 88 NT$ (元19) | 元40 | - 53% | |
| 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 92 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 19% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元10,798
(50,517 NT$)
in Taichung City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,100
in Zhengzhou.
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