Cost of living in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is about the same as in Žilina (Slovakia)
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 11% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
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Kao-hsiung | Žilina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 106 NT$ (€3.08) | €6 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 128 NT$ (€3.70) | €5.15 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 NT$ (€1.93) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 87 NT$ (€2.53) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 90 NT$ (€2.62) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 99 NT$ (€2.88) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167 NT$ (€4.84) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 NT$ (€2.90) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (€1.45) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 NT$ (€1.23) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 NT$ (€12) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 50 NT$ (€1.44) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 NT$ (€0.87) | - | - | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is about the same as in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
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Kao-hsiung | Žilina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,487 NT$ (€653) | €615 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,410 NT$ (€505) | €461 | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,007 NT$ (€58) | €151 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,363 NT$ (€504) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,526 NT$ (€363) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 NT$ (€23) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 349 NT$ (€10) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 13,814 NT$ (€401) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (€73) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 NT$ (€9) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 NT$ (€12) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is about the same as in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,247 NT$ (€65) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (€73) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 NT$ (€58) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is about the same as in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
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Kao-hsiung | Žilina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 936,719 NT$ (€27,183) | €18,845 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (€0.86) | €1.28 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is about the same as in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
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Kao-hsiung | Žilina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 NT$ (€5.80) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 NT$ (€2.32) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 NT$ (€2.18) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 NT$ (€0.96) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 35 NT$ (€1.02) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 NT$ (€9) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 5% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
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Kao-hsiung | Žilina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 NT$ (€23) | €14 | + 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 450 NT$ (€13) | €13 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €35 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 NT$ (€73) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 200 NT$ (€5.80) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 NT$ (€1.74) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 NT$ (€2.90) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,933 NT$ (€317) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 NT$ (€29) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 NT$ (€2.90) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 2% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 03, 2023.
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