Cost of living in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 10% 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 82% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||
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Yun-lin (Taiwan) | Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
175 NT$ ($5.69) | $3.00 | 90% |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
159 NT$ ($5.17) | $3.00 | 72% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
63 NT$ ($2.03) | $3.00 | 32% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
82 NT$ ($2.67) | $1.29 | 107% |
12 eggs, large | ||
80 NT$ ($2.60) | $2.40 | 8% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
125 NT$ ($4.06) | $1.10 | 269% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
292 NT$ ($9) | $6 | 48% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
133 NT$ ($4.33) | $1.70 | 155% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
167 NT$ ($5.42) | $1.00 | 442% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
50 NT$ ($1.63) | $1.50 | 8% |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
350 NT$ ($11) | $6.00 | 90% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
30 NT$ ($0.98) | $2.25 | 57% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
50 NT$ ($1.63) | $0.33 | 388% |
Housing in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 7% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||
Yun-lin (Taiwan) | Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
38,021 NT$ ($1,236) | - | - |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
15,000 NT$ ($488) | - | - |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
2,500 NT$ ($81) | $40 | 103% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
12,000 NT$ ($390) | $500 | 22% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
8,000 NT$ ($260) | $250 | 4% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
700 NT$ ($23) | $50 | 54% |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
- | $70 | - |
40” flat screen TV | ||
30,000 NT$ ($975) | $600 | 63% |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
2,500 NT$ ($81) | $300 | 73% |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
200 NT$ ($7) | $7 | 7% |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
200 NT$ ($7) | - | - |
Clothes in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 6% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||
Yun-lin (Taiwan) | Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
1,800 NT$ ($59) | $40 | 46% |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
500 NT$ ($16) | - | - |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
1,800 NT$ ($59) | - | - |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
3,500 NT$ ($114) | - | - |
Transportation in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 11% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||
Yun-lin (Taiwan) | Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
994,000 NT$ ($32,314) | - | - |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
23 NT$ ($0.75) | $1.40 | 47% |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
845 NT$ ($27) | - | - |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
99 NT$ ($3.23) | - | - |
Personal Care in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||
Yun-lin (Taiwan) | Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
150 NT$ ($4.88) | - | - |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
150 NT$ ($4.88) | - | - |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
- | $25 | - |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
200 NT$ ($7) | - | - |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
125 NT$ ($4.06) | - | - |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
199 NT$ ($6) | - | - |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
100 NT$ ($3.25) | - | - |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
100 NT$ ($3.25) | - | - |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
250 NT$ ($8) | - | - |
Entertainment in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 1% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||
Yun-lin (Taiwan) | Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
400 NT$ ($13) | - | - |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
450 NT$ ($15) | - | - |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
800 NT$ ($26) | - | - |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
2,000 NT$ ($65) | - | - |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
150 NT$ ($4.88) | - | - |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
150 NT$ ($4.88) | - | - |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
70 NT$ ($2.28) | - | - |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
- | - | - |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
- | - | - |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
500 NT$ ($16) | $20 | 19% |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
80 NT$ ($2.60) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least $3,962
(121,884 NT$)
in Yun-lin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,600
in Zvishavane District.