Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | + 79% | |||
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| Food in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Honolulu, Hawaii | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (601 NT$) | 190 NT$ | + 216% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (367 NT$) | 159 NT$ | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (244 NT$) | 105 NT$ | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.89 (58 NT$) | 88 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $9 (290 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (228 NT$) | 209 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (248 NT$) | 172 NT$ | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6 (184 NT$) | 156 NT$ | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.36 (134 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.22 (99 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (529 NT$) | 511 NT$ | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.36 (103 NT$) | 61 NT$ | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.88 (150 NT$) | 24 NT$ | + 526% | |
| Housing | + 219% | |||
| Housing in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 219% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Honolulu, Hawaii | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,745 (114,945 NT$) | 39,844 NT$ | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,809 (86,215 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | + 401% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $397 (12,191 NT$) | 1,882 NT$ | + 548% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,918 (58,858 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,613 (49,497 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | + 381% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $224 (6,867 NT$) | 1,323 NT$ | + 419% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (1,617 NT$) | 700 NT$ | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $280 (8,607 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (3,932 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (411 NT$) | 293 NT$ | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (806 NT$) | 304 NT$ | + 165% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Honolulu, Hawaii | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (1,449 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $55 (1,699 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (3,025 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $141 (4,316 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Honolulu, Hawaii | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,483 (812,850 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.34 (41 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $77 (2,365 NT$) | 736 NT$ | + 221% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (680 NT$) | 427 NT$ | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Honolulu, Hawaii | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (261 NT$) | 208 NT$ | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (611 NT$) | 300 NT$ | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $132 (4,064 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | + 306% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (247 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.04 (155 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (188 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.73 (145 NT$) | 58 NT$ | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.92 (59 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (820 NT$) | 354 NT$ | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Honolulu, Hawaii | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (1,810 NT$) | 582 NT$ | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (949 NT$) | 543 NT$ | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (5,100 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (2,622 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (351 NT$) | 286 NT$ | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.79 (178 NT$) | 124 NT$ | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (229 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $415 (12,722 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (9 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (1,840 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (366 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 266% | |
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TOTAL | + 100% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 445 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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