- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- China
- Taichung City
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan vs Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 65% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 207 NT$ (46元) | 32元 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 138 NT$ (31元) | 26元 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 NT$ (19元) | 9元 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (21元) | 14元 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 76 NT$ (17元) | 12元 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 119 NT$ (27元) | 7元 | + 281% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 121 NT$ (27元) | 58元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (24元) | 7元 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (11元) | 7元 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 NT$ (14元) | 5.01元 | + 180% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 480 NT$ (107元) | 60元 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 55 NT$ (12元) | 7元 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 NT$ (5.96元) | 7元 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 22% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 24,031 NT$ (5,375元) | 3,567元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,002 NT$ (3,132元) | 2,125元 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,511 NT$ (338元) | 833元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,609 NT$ (3,491元) | 2,333元 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,488 NT$ (2,122元) | 1,533元 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,750 NT$ (391元) | 300元 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 637 NT$ (142元) | 78元 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 19,530 NT$ (4,368元) | 8,000元 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 NT$ (671元) | 2,000元 | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 331 NT$ (74元) | 44元 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 333 NT$ (75元) | 50元 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 7% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,418 NT$ (541元) | 467元 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,066 NT$ (238元) | 250元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,179 NT$ (487元) | 553元 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,334 NT$ (522元) | 950元 | - 45% | |
| 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 | 1,152,000 NT$ (257,660元) | 155,000元 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (7元) | 7元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 NT$ (67元) | 138元 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 326 NT$ (73元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 25% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 183 NT$ (41元) | 15元 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 10元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 100元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 170 NT$ (38元) | 15元 | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 NT$ (34元) | 28元 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 NT$ (9元) | 7元 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 NT$ (16元) | 7元 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 373 NT$ (83元) | 40元 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 13% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 484 NT$ (108元) | 100元 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 519 NT$ (116元) | 112元 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,133 NT$ (477元) | 120元 | + 298% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,143 NT$ (256元) | 195元 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 270 NT$ (60元) | 50元 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 125 NT$ (28元) | 38元 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 122 NT$ (27元) | 15元 | + 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,900 NT$ (3,109元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50 NT$ (0.78元) | 1.00元 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,377 NT$ (308元) | 168元 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 95 NT$ (21元) | 40元 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 194 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 24% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 14,836元
(66,334 NT$)
in Taichung City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
12,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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