Cost of living in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 11% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
| Food in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 95% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Yun-lin (Taiwan) | Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 250 NT$ ($8) | $3.00 | 169% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 199 NT$ ($6) | $3.00 | 114% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 63 NT$ ($2.02) | $3.00 | 33% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 82 NT$ ($2.65) | $1.29 | 105% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 80 NT$ ($2.59) | $2.40 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 125 NT$ ($4.04) | $1.10 | 267% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 292 NT$ ($9) | $6 | 47% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 133 NT$ ($4.31) | $1.70 | 153% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 167 NT$ ($5.39) | $1.00 | 439% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 50 NT$ ($1.62) | $1.50 | 8% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 350 NT$ ($11) | $6.00 | 89% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 30 NT$ ($0.97) | $2.25 | 57% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 50 NT$ ($1.62) | $0.33 | 385% |
| Housing in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 8% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||
| Yun-lin (Taiwan) | Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 38,021 NT$ ($1,229) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 15,000 NT$ ($485) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 2,500 NT$ ($81) | $40 | 102% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 12,000 NT$ ($388) | $500 | 22% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 8,000 NT$ ($259) | $250 | 3% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 700 NT$ ($23) | $50 | 55% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| - | $70 | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 30,000 NT$ ($970) | $600 | 62% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,500 NT$ ($81) | $300 | 73% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 200 NT$ ($6) | $7 | 8% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 200 NT$ ($6) | - | - |
| Clothes in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 6% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||
| Yun-lin (Taiwan) | Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 1,800 NT$ ($58) | $40 | 45% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 500 NT$ ($16) | - | - |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,800 NT$ ($58) | - | - |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 3,500 NT$ ($113) | - | - |
| Transportation in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 11% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||
| Yun-lin (Taiwan) | Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 994,000 NT$ ($32,124) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 23 NT$ ($0.74) | $1.40 | 47% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 864 NT$ ($28) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 99 NT$ ($3.21) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||
| Yun-lin (Taiwan) | Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 150 NT$ ($4.85) | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 150 NT$ ($4.85) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | $25 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 200 NT$ ($6) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 125 NT$ ($4.04) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 199 NT$ ($6) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 100 NT$ ($3.23) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 100 NT$ ($3.23) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 250 NT$ ($8) | - | - |
| Entertainment in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 2% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||
| Yun-lin (Taiwan) | Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 400 NT$ ($13) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 500 NT$ ($16) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 800 NT$ ($26) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 2,000 NT$ ($65) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 150 NT$ ($4.85) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 150 NT$ ($4.85) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 70 NT$ ($2.26) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 500 NT$ ($16) | $20 | 19% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 80 NT$ ($2.59) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least $4,231
(130,924 NT$)
in Yun-lin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,800
in Zvishavane District.