- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Slovakia
- Taichung City
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 51% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 194 NT$ (€5.55) | €4.14 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 132 NT$ (€3.78) | €4.54 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 NT$ (€2.45) | €2.81 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (€2.70) | €0.71 | + 282% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 72 NT$ (€2.05) | €2.08 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 119 NT$ (€3.39) | €1.64 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 121 NT$ (€3.46) | €4.69 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (€3.10) | €1.12 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (€1.43) | €1.52 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 NT$ (€1.79) | €0.69 | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 480 NT$ (€14) | €3.40 | + 303% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 55 NT$ (€1.56) | €1.20 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 NT$ (€0.76) | €0.35 | + 120% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 1% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,131 NT$ (€576) | €514 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,185 NT$ (€377) | €390 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,508 NT$ (€43) | €138 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 14,169 NT$ (€405) | €350 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,877 NT$ (€283) | €313 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,750 NT$ (€50) | €70 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 614 NT$ (€18) | €13 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,000 NT$ (€572) | €389 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 NT$ (€86) | €79 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (€5.72) | €5.82 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 375 NT$ (€11) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 2% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,200 NT$ (€63) | €55 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 877 NT$ (€25) | €26 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,072 NT$ (€59) | €63 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,036 NT$ (€58) | €81 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 2% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,206,670 NT$ (€34,526) | €20,154 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (€0.85) | €1.18 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 NT$ (€9) | €19 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 326 NT$ (€9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 0% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 163 NT$ (€4.67) | €5.06 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 NT$ (€4.29) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 170 NT$ (€4.85) | €3.45 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 NT$ (€4.29) | €4.01 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 NT$ (€1.19) | €1.56 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 61 NT$ (€1.74) | €1.76 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 NT$ (€10) | €7 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 24% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 416 NT$ (€12) | €15 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 499 NT$ (€14) | €13 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,454 NT$ (€99) | €23 | + 339% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,009 NT$ (€29) | €26 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 257 NT$ (€7) | €3.77 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 116 NT$ (€3.31) | €1.65 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 114 NT$ (€3.25) | €1.13 | + 188% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,900 NT$ (€398) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50 NT$ (€0.10) | €0.10 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,318 NT$ (€38) | €27 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 88 NT$ (€2.51) | €3.37 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 122 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.02861
EUR
/
TWD
Do you live in Žilina? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Birmingham is 86% more expensive than in Szombathely
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 54% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Concordia is 74% cheaper than in Anchorage
- Cost of living in Toronto is 27% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in LA is 16% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in Hong Kong is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Toronto is about the same as in Vancouver
- Cost of living in Calgary is 10% cheaper than in Toronto
- Cost of living in Adana is 78% cheaper than in Denver
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Luxembourg
- Cost of Living, Prices in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Chiang Mai (Thailand)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Limerick (Ireland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hanoi (Vietnam)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lausanne (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Galway (Ireland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Shenzhen (China)
Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 14% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €1,712
(59,840 NT$)
in Taichung City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,500
in Žilina.
Recent Prices Added
- Public transport in Athens costs €49 (7 minutes ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Leeds costs £1.29 (12 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Sofia costs 850 лв (22 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in San Antonio, Texas costs $175 (31 minutes ago)
- Public transport in Dhaka costs Taka 2,500 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Budapest costs 200,000 Ft (about 1 hour ago)