Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is 28% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 40% | |||
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| Food in Chengdu (China) is 40% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26元 (112 NT$) | 190 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 (137 NT$) | 159 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16元 (70 NT$) | 105 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (65 NT$) | 88 NT$ | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (61 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (42 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51元 (220 NT$) | 172 NT$ | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (54 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (26 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.95元 (26 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164元 (710 NT$) | 511 NT$ | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (38 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (47 NT$) | 24 NT$ | + 96% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Chengdu (China) is 37% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,720元 (20,441 NT$) | 39,844 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,792元 (12,092 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 323元 (1,397 NT$) | 1,882 NT$ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,077元 (13,326 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,845元 (7,989 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 218元 (943 NT$) | 1,323 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 93元 (402 NT$) | 700 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,201元 (9,531 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 565元 (2,446 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50元 (215 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (180 NT$) | 304 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 8% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 506元 (2,191 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 212元 (917 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 602元 (2,607 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 657元 (2,846 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 11% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,009元 (922,452 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (35 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 157元 (679 NT$) | 736 NT$ | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 40元 (174 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is 30% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (110 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24元 (106 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158元 (686 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18元 (77 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 (171 NT$) | 166 NT$ | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (159 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (44 NT$) | 58 NT$ | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (43 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61元 (264 NT$) | 354 NT$ | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 32% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 156元 (676 NT$) | 582 NT$ | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80元 (348 NT$) | 543 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 306元 (1,324 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 308元 (1,332 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52元 (227 NT$) | 286 NT$ | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (138 NT$) | 124 NT$ | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (149 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,218元 (13,936 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39元 (1.69 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 225元 (975 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (90 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 10% | |
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TOTAL | - 28% | ||
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These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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