Cost of living in Perth (Australia) is 57% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | + 27% | |||
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| Food in Perth (Australia) is 27% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Perth | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (440 NT$) | 138 NT$ | + 220% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (256 NT$) | 117 NT$ | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (133 NT$) | 109 NT$ | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.75 (35 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.88 (119 NT$) | 77 NT$ | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (127 NT$) | 112 NT$ | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (206 NT$) | 264 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.78 (96 NT$) | 153 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.42 (69 NT$) | 134 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.31 (107 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (356 NT$) | 425 NT$ | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.11 (63 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.01 (41 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Perth (Australia) is 89% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Perth | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,121 (42,819 NT$) | 28,669 NT$ | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,675 (33,826 NT$) | 18,348 NT$ | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$379 (7,657 NT$) | 2,403 NT$ | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,843 (37,216 NT$) | 15,908 NT$ | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,258 (25,391 NT$) | 10,633 NT$ | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$147 (2,964 NT$) | 1,532 NT$ | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (1,183 NT$) | 657 NT$ | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$563 (11,375 NT$) | 14,136 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$222 (4,478 NT$) | 2,919 NT$ | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (232 NT$) | 217 NT$ | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (626 NT$) | 258 NT$ | + 142% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 43% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Perth | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$106 (2,144 NT$) | 1,784 NT$ | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$93 (1,874 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$157 (3,174 NT$) | 2,322 NT$ | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$163 (3,293 NT$) | 3,286 NT$ | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 90% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Perth | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,936 (564,058 NT$) | 909,474 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.78 (36 NT$) | 36 NT$ | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$170 (3,427 NT$) | 1,087 NT$ | + 215% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$23 (459 NT$) | 270 NT$ | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is 18% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Perth | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (197 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$22 (448 NT$) | 344 NT$ | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$77 (1,559 NT$) | 1,713 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (158 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.39 (89 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.87 (118 NT$) | 157 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.01 (61 NT$) | 64 NT$ | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.58 (72 NT$) | 69 NT$ | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (565 NT$) | 357 NT$ | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is 47% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Perth | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$65 (1,315 NT$) | 712 NT$ | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 (746 NT$) | 506 NT$ | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$217 (4,376 NT$) | 2,025 NT$ | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$107 (2,162 NT$) | 1,510 NT$ | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$19 (377 NT$) | 288 NT$ | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.07 (102 NT$) | 118 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (223 NT$) | 120 NT$ | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$651 (13,134 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.38 (8 NT$) | 7 NT$ | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$63 (1,262 NT$) | 1,363 NT$ | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$37 (738 NT$) | 109 NT$ | + 575% | |
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TOTAL | + 57% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 260 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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