Cost of living in Shenzhen (China) is about the same as in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in Shenzhen (China) is 8% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Shenzhen | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64元 (282 NT$) | 138 NT$ | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (161 NT$) | 117 NT$ | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19元 (85 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (77 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18元 (80 NT$) | 77 NT$ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (49 NT$) | 112 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 77元 (341 NT$) | 264 NT$ | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (67 NT$) | 153 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9元 (39 NT$) | 134 NT$ | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.59元 (25 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106元 (467 NT$) | 425 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11元 (49 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (52 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Shenzhen (China) is 41% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Shenzhen | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,022元 (48,619 NT$) | 28,669 NT$ | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,664元 (29,393 NT$) | 18,348 NT$ | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 573元 (2,528 NT$) | 2,403 NT$ | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,468元 (28,532 NT$) | 15,908 NT$ | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,024元 (17,751 NT$) | 10,633 NT$ | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 310元 (1,366 NT$) | 1,532 NT$ | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 106元 (466 NT$) | 657 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,226元 (9,817 NT$) | 14,136 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 570元 (2,515 NT$) | 2,919 NT$ | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41元 (180 NT$) | 217 NT$ | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63元 (279 NT$) | 258 NT$ | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is about the same as in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 508元 (2,240 NT$) | 1,784 NT$ | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 238元 (1,051 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569元 (2,511 NT$) | 2,322 NT$ | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 709元 (3,129 NT$) | 3,286 NT$ | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 25% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 164,546元 (725,811 NT$) | 909,474 NT$ | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (32 NT$) | 36 NT$ | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 164元 (725 NT$) | 1,087 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43元 (191 NT$) | 270 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is 15% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (114 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34元 (152 NT$) | 344 NT$ | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 429元 (1,891 NT$) | 1,713 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42元 (183 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (192 NT$) | 180 NT$ | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38元 (169 NT$) | 157 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13元 (57 NT$) | 64 NT$ | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (55 NT$) | 69 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 79元 (348 NT$) | 357 NT$ | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 6% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Shenzhen | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 248元 (1,094 NT$) | 712 NT$ | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 102元 (449 NT$) | 506 NT$ | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 595元 (2,623 NT$) | 2,025 NT$ | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 584元 (2,574 NT$) | 1,510 NT$ | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63元 (276 NT$) | 288 NT$ | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (141 NT$) | 118 NT$ | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40元 (175 NT$) | 120 NT$ | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,030元 (13,363 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.59元 (2.58 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 270元 (1,190 NT$) | 1,363 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (98 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 10% | |
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TOTAL | - 0% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 63 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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