Cost of living in Genoa (Italy) is 28% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan)
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Food | + 36% | |||
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Food in Genoa (Italy) is 36% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Genoa | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (640 NT$) | 208 NT$ | + 207% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (305 NT$) | 136 NT$ | + 125% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.07 (172 NT$) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.78 (60 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.98 (135 NT$) | 66 NT$ | + 105% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.04 (103 NT$) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (287 NT$) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.97 (67 NT$) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (43 NT$) | 83 NT$ | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (40 NT$) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (263 NT$) | 516 NT$ | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.57 (87 NT$) | 53 NT$ | + 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.56 (53 NT$) | - | - | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Genoa (Italy) is 37% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Genoa | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,137 (38,584 NT$) | 29,605 NT$ | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €779 (26,418 NT$) | 20,026 NT$ | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (4,675 NT$) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,084 (36,796 NT$) | 15,905 NT$ | + 131% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €598 (20,279 NT$) | 8,612 NT$ | + 135% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 (4,437 NT$) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (698 NT$) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €318 (10,788 NT$) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (4,128 NT$) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.51 (119 NT$) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (415 NT$) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Genoa (Italy) is 23% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (2,426 NT$) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (1,414 NT$) | 754 NT$ | + 88% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (3,292 NT$) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €136 (4,598 NT$) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Genoa (Italy) is 15% more expensive than in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Genoa | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,052 (816,167 NT$) | 823,715 NT$ | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (61 NT$) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (1,569 NT$) | 1,192 NT$ | + 32% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (605 NT$) | 611 NT$ | - 1% | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Genoa (Italy) is about the same as in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Genoa | Hsinchu City | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (344 NT$) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (339 NT$) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (2,870 NT$) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.72 (160 NT$) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.71 (126 NT$) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 (98 NT$) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (72 NT$) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.25 (76 NT$) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (634 NT$) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Genoa (Italy) is about the same as in Hsinchu City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (1,385 NT$) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (562 NT$) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (2,044 NT$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (2,449 NT$) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (274 NT$) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.55 (53 NT$) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.18 (176 NT$) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €480 (16,294 NT$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (5.62 NT$) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (2,141 NT$) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (180 NT$) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 28% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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