Cost of living in Barcelona (Spain) is 22% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
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| Food in Barcelona (Spain) is about the same as in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (629 NT$) | 225 NT$ | + 179% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (318 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.63 (118 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (34 NT$) | 87 NT$ | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 (101 NT$) | 89 NT$ | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.94 (63 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (194 NT$) | 172 NT$ | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.69 (55 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (63 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (36 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (241 NT$) | 511 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.98 (64 NT$) | 61 NT$ | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (35 NT$) | 24 NT$ | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is 66% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,584 (51,337 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,065 (34,530 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (4,632 NT$) | 1,882 NT$ | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,033 (33,489 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €761 (24,662 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €97 (3,150 NT$) | 1,323 NT$ | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (968 NT$) | 700 NT$ | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €419 (13,591 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (3,329 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (277 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (361 NT$) | 304 NT$ | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 11% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (2,556 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (1,097 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (3,288 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (3,565 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 29% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,587 (829,476 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (59 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (1,216 NT$) | 736 NT$ | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (601 NT$) | 427 NT$ | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is 6% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (332 NT$) | 208 NT$ | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (289 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (1,820 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.26 (171 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.30 (75 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (103 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 (58 NT$) | 58 NT$ | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (63 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (783 NT$) | 354 NT$ | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 4% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (1,164 NT$) | 582 NT$ | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (570 NT$) | 543 NT$ | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (1,268 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (1,585 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (406 NT$) | 286 NT$ | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.72 (121 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.92 (160 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 (14,752 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (6 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (1,766 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.06 (164 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 64% | |
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TOTAL | + 22% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,225 prices entered by 172 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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