- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- China
- Taichung City
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 28% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 201 NT$ (元44) | 元43 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 162 NT$ (元35) | 元26 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 NT$ (元19) | 元10 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 104 NT$ (元23) | 元18 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 83 NT$ (元18) | 元10 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 119 NT$ (元26) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 121 NT$ (元26) | 元83 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (元24) | 元6 | + 278% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (元11) | 元5.66 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 NT$ (元14) | 元4.20 | + 235% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 306 NT$ (元67) | 元80 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 48 NT$ (元11) | 元8 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 NT$ (元5.81) | 元6 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 59% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 37,934 NT$ (元8,275) | 元3,286 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,444 NT$ (元4,023) | 元2,010 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,153 NT$ (元688) | 元483 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,516 NT$ (元2,730) | 元2,512 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,842 NT$ (元1,711) | 元1,454 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 913 NT$ (元199) | 元100 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 572 NT$ (元125) | 元65 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,000 NT$ (元4,363) | 元10,000 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (元44) | 元38 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 NT$ (元33) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 1% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,055 NT$ (元666) | 元509 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 848 NT$ (元185) | 元100 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,057 NT$ (元449) | 元680 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,290 NT$ (元499) | 元1,500 | - 67% | |
| 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263,211) | 元175,811 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34 NT$ (元7) | 元7 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 NT$ (元65) | 元117 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 5% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 NT$ (元22) | 元15 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元10 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 NT$ (元33) | 元100 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 NT$ (元9) | 元15 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 元28 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 NT$ (元11) | 元7 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (元15) | 元7 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 332 NT$ (元72) | 元40 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 1% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 542 NT$ (元118) | 元100 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 570 NT$ (元124) | 元112 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,056 NT$ (元230) | 元120 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 969 NT$ (元211) | 元195 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 203 NT$ (元44) | 元50 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 NT$ (元26) | 元38 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 112 NT$ (元24) | 元15 | + 59% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50 NT$ (元0.76) | 元1.00 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,020 NT$ (元222) | 元168 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 88 NT$ (元19) | 元40 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 66 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 07, 2017.
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 22% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元13,466
(61,732 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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