- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Slovakia
- Taichung City
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 38% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 198 NT$ (€5.54) | €5.19 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 132 NT$ (€3.70) | €4.72 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 NT$ (€2.40) | €2.81 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 103 NT$ (€2.90) | €0.71 | + 311% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 79 NT$ (€2.22) | €2.08 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 119 NT$ (€3.33) | €1.64 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 121 NT$ (€3.39) | €4.69 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (€3.04) | €1.12 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (€1.40) | €1.52 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 61 NT$ (€1.71) | €0.69 | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 307 NT$ (€9) | €3.40 | + 153% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 53 NT$ (€1.48) | €1.20 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 NT$ (€0.75) | €0.35 | + 116% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 8% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,569 NT$ (€521) | €558 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,385 NT$ (€432) | €374 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,337 NT$ (€38) | €142 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,791 NT$ (€443) | €373 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,000 NT$ (€281) | €300 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 873 NT$ (€25) | €69 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 562 NT$ (€16) | €13 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,000 NT$ (€561) | €389 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €79 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (€5.61) | €5.82 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 NT$ (€4.21) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 2% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,448 NT$ (€69) | €55 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 979 NT$ (€27) | €26 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,026 NT$ (€57) | €63 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,667 NT$ (€47) | €81 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 3% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,206,670 NT$ (€33,872) | €20,154 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34 NT$ (€0.95) | €1.18 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 NT$ (€8) | €19 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 315 NT$ (€9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 9% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 NT$ (€2.81) | €5.06 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 NT$ (€4.21) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 NT$ (€1.12) | €3.45 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.01 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 NT$ (€1.17) | €1.56 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 NT$ (€1.39) | €1.76 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 367 NT$ (€10) | €7 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 18% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 467 NT$ (€13) | €15 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 509 NT$ (€14) | €13 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,133 NT$ (€116) | €23 | + 415% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 962 NT$ (€27) | €26 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 NT$ (€7) | €3.77 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 NT$ (€3.36) | €1.65 | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 112 NT$ (€3.15) | €1.13 | + 179% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 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 | 1,057 NT$ (€30) | €27 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 88 NT$ (€2.46) | €3.37 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
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 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 9% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €1,852
(65,986 NT$)
in Taichung City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,700
in Žilina.
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