Cost of living in Bilbao (Spain) is 19% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | + 12% | |||
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| Food in Bilbao (Spain) is 12% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (528 NT$) | 138 NT$ | + 284% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (287 NT$) | 117 NT$ | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.01 (133 NT$) | 109 NT$ | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (30 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.66 (88 NT$) | 77 NT$ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.36 (78 NT$) | 112 NT$ | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (328 NT$) | 264 NT$ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 (56 NT$) | 153 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.17 (39 NT$) | 134 NT$ | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (31 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.71 (189 NT$) | 425 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (65 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (36 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Bilbao (Spain) is 61% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,316 (43,521 NT$) | 28,669 NT$ | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €839 (27,756 NT$) | 18,348 NT$ | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (5,616 NT$) | 2,403 NT$ | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €822 (27,192 NT$) | 15,908 NT$ | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €613 (20,282 NT$) | 10,633 NT$ | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 (3,539 NT$) | 1,532 NT$ | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (1,067 NT$) | 657 NT$ | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €347 (11,480 NT$) | 14,136 NT$ | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (3,861 NT$) | 2,919 NT$ | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (202 NT$) | 217 NT$ | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (377 NT$) | 258 NT$ | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Bilbao (Spain) is 22% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (2,723 NT$) | 1,784 NT$ | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (1,344 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (2,402 NT$) | 2,322 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (3,387 NT$) | 3,286 NT$ | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Bilbao (Spain) is 14% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,753 (653,272 NT$) | 909,474 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (63 NT$) | 36 NT$ | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (1,199 NT$) | 1,087 NT$ | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (689 NT$) | 270 NT$ | + 155% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Bilbao (Spain) is 31% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.59 (185 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (251 NT$) | 344 NT$ | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (1,816 NT$) | 1,713 NT$ | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.20 (139 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.51 (83 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.63 (87 NT$) | 157 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (44 NT$) | 64 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.65 (55 NT$) | 69 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (471 NT$) | 357 NT$ | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Bilbao (Spain) is 8% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (981 NT$) | 712 NT$ | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (514 NT$) | 506 NT$ | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (2,327 NT$) | 2,025 NT$ | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (1,661 NT$) | 1,510 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (289 NT$) | 288 NT$ | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.57 (85 NT$) | 118 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.31 (175 NT$) | 120 NT$ | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €428 (14,168 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (4.18 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (1,934 NT$) | 1,363 NT$ | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (163 NT$) | 109 NT$ | + 49% | |
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TOTAL | + 19% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 275 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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