Cost of living in Genoa (Italy) is 25% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | + 19% | |||
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| Food in Genoa (Italy) is 19% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Genoa | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (493 NT$) | 138 NT$ | + 258% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (268 NT$) | 117 NT$ | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.44 (146 NT$) | 109 NT$ | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.49 (49 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.73 (123 NT$) | 77 NT$ | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (72 NT$) | 112 NT$ | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (214 NT$) | 264 NT$ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (66 NT$) | 153 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.22 (40 NT$) | 134 NT$ | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (41 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (219 NT$) | 425 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.13 (70 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.66 (55 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Genoa (Italy) is 30% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Genoa | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €950 (31,174 NT$) | 28,669 NT$ | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €685 (22,480 NT$) | 18,348 NT$ | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (5,430 NT$) | 2,403 NT$ | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €753 (24,726 NT$) | 15,908 NT$ | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €452 (14,828 NT$) | 10,633 NT$ | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €189 (6,206 NT$) | 1,532 NT$ | + 305% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (614 NT$) | 657 NT$ | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €298 (9,787 NT$) | 14,136 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (4,098 NT$) | 2,919 NT$ | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.36 (110 NT$) | 217 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (378 NT$) | 258 NT$ | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Genoa (Italy) is 25% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Genoa | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (2,365 NT$) | 1,784 NT$ | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (1,390 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (2,692 NT$) | 2,322 NT$ | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €131 (4,306 NT$) | 3,286 NT$ | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Genoa (Italy) is 32% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Genoa | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,539 (772,772 NT$) | 909,474 NT$ | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (55 NT$) | 36 NT$ | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (1,654 NT$) | 1,087 NT$ | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (571 NT$) | 270 NT$ | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Genoa (Italy) is about the same as in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Genoa | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (264 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (372 NT$) | 344 NT$ | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €103 (3,369 NT$) | 1,713 NT$ | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (142 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.66 (120 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.17 (104 NT$) | 157 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 (63 NT$) | 64 NT$ | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (71 NT$) | 69 NT$ | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (597 NT$) | 357 NT$ | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Genoa (Italy) is 25% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Genoa | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (1,340 NT$) | 712 NT$ | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (544 NT$) | 506 NT$ | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (1,977 NT$) | 2,025 NT$ | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (2,464 NT$) | 1,510 NT$ | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (265 NT$) | 288 NT$ | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.72 (56 NT$) | 118 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.15 (169 NT$) | 120 NT$ | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €480 (15,764 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (5.52 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (1,878 NT$) | 1,363 NT$ | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (174 NT$) | 109 NT$ | + 59% | |
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TOTAL | + 25% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 101 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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