- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- China
- Tainan City
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tainan City, Taiwan compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 13% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 NT$ (元22) | 元40 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (元30) | 元26 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 NT$ (元5.60) | 元27 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ (元21) | 元13 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 NT$ (元11) | 元16 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 NT$ (元7) | 元12 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 150 NT$ (元34) | 元57 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 NT$ (元13) | 元14 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 70 NT$ (元16) | 元8 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 38 NT$ (元8) | 元5.17 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 275 NT$ (元62) | 元95 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 40 NT$ (元9) | 元8 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 NT$ (元8) | 元6 | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 17% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,938 NT$ (元4,238) | 元3,917 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,000 NT$ (元2,238) | 元2,500 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250 NT$ (元280) | 元533 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,500 NT$ (元1,902) | 元2,800 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,500 NT$ (元1,231) | 元1,450 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 625 NT$ (元140) | 元800 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 425 NT$ (元95) | 元136 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 18,609 NT$ (元4,165) | 元2,488 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 NT$ (元448) | 元500 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 246 NT$ (元55) | 元35 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 NT$ (元40) | 元22 | + 86% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 9% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 NT$ (元560) | 元442 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,000 NT$ (元224) | 元195 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,944 NT$ (元435) | 元600 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 NT$ (元448) | 元499 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 133% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 600,000 NT$ (元134,280) | 元182,922 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 NT$ (元7) | 元8 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,183 NT$ (元712) | 元110 | + 551% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 221 NT$ (元50) | 元31 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 1% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 NT$ (元34) | 元150 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 NT$ (元34) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 元80 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (元45) | 元10 | + 348% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 NT$ (元28) | 元33 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 199 NT$ (元45) | 元33 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 113 NT$ (元25) | 元9 | + 183% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73 NT$ (元16) | 元11 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 283 NT$ (元63) | 元40 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 54% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 NT$ (元90) | 元124 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 565 NT$ (元126) | 元96 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 757 NT$ (元169) | 元50 | + 239% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 290 NT$ (元65) | 元543 | - 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 NT$ (元56) | 元46 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55 NT$ (元12) | 元31 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 NT$ (元11) | 元13 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.33 NT$ (元0.97) | 元3.50 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 NT$ (元224) | 元780 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 93 NT$ (元21) | 元12 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 39 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 7% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元13,926
(62,224 NT$)
in Tainan City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元13,000
in Zhuhai.
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