- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Slovakia
- Taichung City
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 54% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 195 NT$ (€5.58) | €4.14 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (€3.87) | €4.54 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 NT$ (€2.45) | €2.81 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 103 NT$ (€2.94) | €0.71 | + 317% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 75 NT$ (€2.15) | €2.08 | + 3% | |
| 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 | 66 NT$ (€1.88) | €0.69 | + 175% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 480 NT$ (€14) | €3.40 | + 303% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 53 NT$ (€1.51) | €1.20 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 NT$ (€0.76) | €0.35 | + 120% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 0% 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 | 16,053 NT$ (€459) | €390 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,337 NT$ (€38) | €138 | - 72% | |
| 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 | 150 NT$ (€4.29) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 2% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,394 NT$ (€68) | €55 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 900 NT$ (€26) | €26 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,144 NT$ (€61) | €63 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,036 NT$ (€58) | €81 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 4% 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$ (€0.86) | €1.18 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 NT$ (€9) | €19 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 322 NT$ (€9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 3% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 170 NT$ (€4.86) | €5.06 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 NT$ (€4.29) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 NT$ (€1.14) | €3.45 | - 67% | |
| 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 | 50 NT$ (€1.42) | €1.76 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 363 NT$ (€10) | €7 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 23% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 429 NT$ (€12) | €15 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 522 NT$ (€15) | €13 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,416 NT$ (€98) | €23 | + 334% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 976 NT$ (€28) | €26 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 257 NT$ (€7) | €3.77 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 115 NT$ (€3.28) | €1.65 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 114 NT$ (€3.25) | €1.13 | + 188% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 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 | 1,257 NT$ (€36) | €27 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 88 NT$ (€2.51) | €3.37 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 90 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 15% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €1,610
(56,279 NT$)
in Taichung City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,400
in Žilina.
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