Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 24% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 11% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Dresden | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (430 NT$) | 208 NT$ | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (299 NT$) | 136 NT$ | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.26 (153 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (35 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.82 (101 NT$) | 66 NT$ | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.60 (93 NT$) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.83 (209 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.64 (95 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 (61 NT$) | 83 NT$ | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (29 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.23 (188 NT$) | 516 NT$ | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.51 (54 NT$) | 53 NT$ | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (35 NT$) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 24% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Dresden | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,154 (41,428 NT$) | 29,605 NT$ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €782 (28,050 NT$) | 20,026 NT$ | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (6,216 NT$) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €644 (23,105 NT$) | 15,905 NT$ | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €420 (15,083 NT$) | 8,612 NT$ | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (3,499 NT$) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (900 NT$) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €525 (18,840 NT$) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (3,778 NT$) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 (193 NT$) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (419 NT$) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 11% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Dresden | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (2,544 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (1,088 NT$) | 754 NT$ | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (2,940 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (3,290 NT$) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 36% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Dresden | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,531 (808,528 NT$) | 823,715 NT$ | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (55 NT$) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (2,139 NT$) | 1,192 NT$ | + 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (525 NT$) | 611 NT$ | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is about the same as in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Dresden | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (261 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (482 NT$) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (1,661 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (126 NT$) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (79 NT$) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.16 (78 NT$) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (44 NT$) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (51 NT$) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (614 NT$) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is about the same as in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Dresden | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (973 NT$) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (693 NT$) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (2,490 NT$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (1,848 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (227 NT$) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (96 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.93 (105 NT$) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €535 (19,209 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (3.25 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (1,235 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.94 (213 NT$) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 29 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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