Cost of living in Doha (Qatar) is 43% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 370 prices entered by 60 different people.
| Food in Doha (Qatar) is 12% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doha (Qatar) | Taichung City (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 63 ﷼ (482 NT$) | 225 NT$ | 114% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 25 ﷼ (193 NT$) | 129 NT$ | 49% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 20 ﷼ (157 NT$) | 100 NT$ | 57% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 8 ﷼ (65 NT$) | 92 NT$ | 29% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 12 ﷼ (92 NT$) | 89 NT$ | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 4.72 ﷼ (36 NT$) | 209 NT$ | 83% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 22 ﷼ (168 NT$) | 172 NT$ | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 6 ﷼ (50 NT$) | 156 NT$ | 68% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 4.46 ﷼ (34 NT$) | 185 NT$ | 81% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 19 ﷼ (144 NT$) | 65 NT$ | 120% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 132 ﷼ (1,021 NT$) | 511 NT$ | 100% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 5.63 ﷼ (43 NT$) | 61 NT$ | 29% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 4.30 ﷼ (33 NT$) | 24 NT$ | 39% |
| Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 145% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||
| Doha (Qatar) | Taichung City (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 10,081 ﷼ (77,784 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | 141% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 7,466 ﷼ (57,606 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | 235% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 533 ﷼ (4,116 NT$) | 2,032 NT$ | 103% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 6,483 ﷼ (50,019 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | 190% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 4,005 ﷼ (30,902 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | 200% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 337 ﷼ (2,603 NT$) | 1,437 NT$ | 81% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 276 ﷼ (2,127 NT$) | 700 NT$ | 204% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,096 ﷼ (8,456 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | 57% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 329 ﷼ (2,540 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | 25% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 43 ﷼ (334 NT$) | 293 NT$ | 14% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 37 ﷼ (282 NT$) | 304 NT$ | 7% |
| Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is 16% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||
| Doha (Qatar) | Taichung City (Taiwan) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 234 ﷼ (1,808 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | 24% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 195 ﷼ (1,507 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | 41% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 336 ﷼ (2,593 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | 5% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 443 ﷼ (3,418 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | 27% |
| Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 8% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||
| Doha (Qatar) | Taichung City (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 79,475 ﷼ (613,201 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | 43% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 1.28 ﷼ (10 NT$) | 28 NT$ | 64% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 326 ﷼ (2,518 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | 26% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 33 ﷼ (257 NT$) | 428 NT$ | 40% |
| Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 16% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||
| Doha (Qatar) | Taichung City (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 38 ﷼ (296 NT$) | 208 NT$ | 42% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 81 ﷼ (627 NT$) | 300 NT$ | 109% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 176 ﷼ (1,361 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | 36% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 23 ﷼ (175 NT$) | 298 NT$ | 41% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 18 ﷼ (141 NT$) | 166 NT$ | 15% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 20 ﷼ (155 NT$) | 239 NT$ | 35% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 12 ﷼ (96 NT$) | 58 NT$ | 65% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 11 ﷼ (85 NT$) | 82 NT$ | 4% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 54 ﷼ (420 NT$) | 354 NT$ | 18% |
| Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 77% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||
| Doha (Qatar) | Taichung City (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 207 ﷼ (1,599 NT$) | 613 NT$ | 161% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 77 ﷼ (593 NT$) | 543 NT$ | 9% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 321 ﷼ (2,477 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | 11% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 367 ﷼ (2,835 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | 150% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 74 ﷼ (568 NT$) | 286 NT$ | 99% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 25 ﷼ (191 NT$) | 124 NT$ | 53% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 49 ﷼ (376 NT$) | 131 NT$ | 186% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 1,952 ﷼ (15,061 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | 13% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.76 ﷼ (5.84 NT$) | 12 NT$ | 50% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 676 ﷼ (5,216 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | 275% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 16 ﷼ (126 NT$) | 112 NT$ | 12% |
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For example, you would need at least 140,514 NT$ (18,212 ﷼) in Doha to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 98,000 NT$ in Taichung City.