- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Slovakia
- Taichung City
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 48% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 194 NT$ (€5.44) | €4.31 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 132 NT$ (€3.71) | €4.72 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 NT$ (€2.40) | €2.63 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (€2.65) | €0.69 | + 282% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 72 NT$ (€2.01) | €1.98 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 119 NT$ (€3.33) | €1.64 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 121 NT$ (€3.39) | €4.67 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (€3.04) | €1.10 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (€1.40) | €1.44 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 NT$ (€1.76) | €0.66 | + 168% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 480 NT$ (€13) | €3.64 | + 270% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 55 NT$ (€1.53) | €1.23 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 NT$ (€0.75) | €0.40 | + 89% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 2% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,131 NT$ (€565) | €555 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,185 NT$ (€370) | €425 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,508 NT$ (€42) | €138 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 14,169 NT$ (€398) | €392 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,487 NT$ (€266) | €340 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,750 NT$ (€49) | €70 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 614 NT$ (€17) | €13 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,000 NT$ (€561) | €389 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 NT$ (€84) | €79 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (€5.61) | €5.00 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 375 NT$ (€11) | €5.00 | + 110% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 3% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,200 NT$ (€62) | €60 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 877 NT$ (€25) | €25 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,072 NT$ (€58) | €63 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,036 NT$ (€57) | €73 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 1% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,206,670 NT$ (€33,856) | €21,375 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (€0.84) | €1.20 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 NT$ (€8) | €19 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 326 NT$ (€9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 1% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 163 NT$ (€4.58) | €5.06 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 NT$ (€4.21) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 170 NT$ (€4.76) | €3.45 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 NT$ (€4.21) | €4.01 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 NT$ (€1.17) | €1.56 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 61 NT$ (€1.71) | €1.76 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 NT$ (€10) | €7 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 21% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 416 NT$ (€12) | €15 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 499 NT$ (€14) | €13 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,454 NT$ (€97) | €23 | + 330% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,009 NT$ (€28) | €28 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 257 NT$ (€7) | €3.83 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 116 NT$ (€3.25) | €1.65 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 114 NT$ (€3.19) | €1.10 | + 190% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,900 NT$ (€390) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50 NT$ (€0.10) | €0.10 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,318 NT$ (€37) | €27 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 88 NT$ (€2.46) | €3.40 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 115 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 12% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €1,785
(63,608 NT$)
in Taichung City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,600
in Žilina.
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