Cost of living in Paris (France) is 74% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | + 63% | |||
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| Food in Paris (France) is 63% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Paris | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (707 NT$) | 138 NT$ | + 414% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (396 NT$) | 117 NT$ | + 240% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (220 NT$) | 109 NT$ | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.58 (52 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.46 (179 NT$) | 77 NT$ | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.73 (89 NT$) | 112 NT$ | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (231 NT$) | 264 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.30 (108 NT$) | 153 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.10 (69 NT$) | 134 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.65 (87 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (349 NT$) | 425 NT$ | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.21 (72 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (39 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 160% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Paris | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,590 (84,707 NT$) | 28,669 NT$ | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,075 (67,865 NT$) | 18,348 NT$ | + 270% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 (5,912 NT$) | 2,403 NT$ | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,537 (50,256 NT$) | 15,908 NT$ | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,163 (38,025 NT$) | 10,633 NT$ | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €120 (3,931 NT$) | 1,532 NT$ | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (632 NT$) | 657 NT$ | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €329 (10,756 NT$) | 14,136 NT$ | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (4,614 NT$) | 2,919 NT$ | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (271 NT$) | 217 NT$ | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (507 NT$) | 258 NT$ | + 96% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 20% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Paris | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (2,717 NT$) | 1,784 NT$ | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (1,107 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €103 (3,359 NT$) | 2,322 NT$ | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (4,366 NT$) | 3,286 NT$ | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 77% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Paris | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,315 (795,242 NT$) | 909,474 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.06 (67 NT$) | 36 NT$ | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €78 (2,563 NT$) | 1,087 NT$ | + 136% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (582 NT$) | 270 NT$ | + 115% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 15% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Paris | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.92 (194 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (226 NT$) | 344 NT$ | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (928 NT$) | 1,713 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.48 (147 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.41 (177 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.62 (119 NT$) | 157 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.47 (81 NT$) | 64 NT$ | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 (71 NT$) | 69 NT$ | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (740 NT$) | 357 NT$ | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 42% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Paris | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €52 (1,692 NT$) | 712 NT$ | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (733 NT$) | 506 NT$ | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (3,515 NT$) | 2,025 NT$ | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (2,408 NT$) | 1,510 NT$ | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (360 NT$) | 288 NT$ | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.49 (147 NT$) | 118 NT$ | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (209 NT$) | 120 NT$ | + 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 (15,471 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (8 NT$) | 7 NT$ | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (1,282 NT$) | 1,363 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (300 NT$) | 109 NT$ | + 174% | |
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TOTAL | + 74% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 573 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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