Cost of living in Brisbane (Australia) is 60% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brisbane (Australia) is 11% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$21 (426 NT$) | 225 NT$ | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (285 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.87 (119 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.85 (37 NT$) | 87 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (123 NT$) | 89 NT$ | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (127 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (137 NT$) | 172 NT$ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.62 (93 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.34 (67 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.50 (111 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (382 NT$) | 511 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.35 (68 NT$) | 61 NT$ | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.88 (58 NT$) | 24 NT$ | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Brisbane (Australia) is 118% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,059 (61,729 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,168 (43,747 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$351 (7,079 NT$) | 1,882 NT$ | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,045 (41,273 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,652 (33,325 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$250 (5,040 NT$) | 1,323 NT$ | + 281% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$69 (1,394 NT$) | 700 NT$ | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$424 (8,557 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$330 (6,664 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (261 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$34 (677 NT$) | 304 NT$ | + 123% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Brisbane (Australia) is 14% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$107 (2,156 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$65 (1,311 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$156 (3,144 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$163 (3,282 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Brisbane (Australia) is 110% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$32,429 (654,351 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.00 (40 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$164 (3,317 NT$) | 736 NT$ | + 350% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (495 NT$) | 427 NT$ | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Brisbane (Australia) is 5% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (204 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (368 NT$) | 300 NT$ | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$75 (1,518 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.70 (115 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.18 (104 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (138 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.57 (72 NT$) | 58 NT$ | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.38 (88 NT$) | 82 NT$ | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$31 (617 NT$) | 354 NT$ | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Brisbane (Australia) is 33% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (1,183 NT$) | 582 NT$ | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (719 NT$) | 543 NT$ | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$228 (4,596 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$100 (2,017 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (365 NT$) | 286 NT$ | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.12 (103 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (189 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$660 (13,321 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.46 (9 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$63 (1,273 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$39 (792 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 691% | |
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TOTAL | + 60% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 376 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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