- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- China
- Taichung City
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 58% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 195 NT$ (元42) | 元32 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (元29) | 元26 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 NT$ (元18) | 元9 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 103 NT$ (元22) | 元13 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 75 NT$ (元16) | 元11 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 119 NT$ (元25) | 元9 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 121 NT$ (元26) | 元58 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (元23) | 元8 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (元11) | 元8 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 66 NT$ (元14) | 元4.75 | + 198% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 480 NT$ (元103) | 元50 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 53 NT$ (元11) | 元8 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 NT$ (元5.72) | 元6 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 4% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,131 NT$ (元4,321) | 元3,567 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,053 NT$ (元3,446) | 元2,125 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,337 NT$ (元287) | 元833 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 14,169 NT$ (元3,041) | 元2,333 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,877 NT$ (元2,120) | 元1,533 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,750 NT$ (元376) | 元300 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 614 NT$ (元132) | 元78 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,000 NT$ (元4,293) | 元8,000 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 NT$ (元644) | 元2,000 | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (元43) | 元44 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 NT$ (元32) | 元50 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 20% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,394 NT$ (元514) | 元467 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 900 NT$ (元193) | 元250 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,144 NT$ (元460) | 元553 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,036 NT$ (元437) | 元950 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 10% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,206,670 NT$ (元259,003) | 元155,000 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (元6) | 元7 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 NT$ (元64) | 元138 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 322 NT$ (元69) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 8% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 170 NT$ (元36) | 元15 | + 143% | |
| 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 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 NT$ (元9) | 元7 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 NT$ (元11) | 元7 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 363 NT$ (元78) | 元40 | + 95% | |
| 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733) | 元120 | + 511% | |
| 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 | + 11% | |
| 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 | + 58% | |
| 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270) | 元168 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 88 NT$ (元19) | 元40 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 142 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 15% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元11,417
(53,190 NT$)
in Taichung City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,900
in Zhengzhou.
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