Cost of living in Munich, Germany vs Taichung City, Taiwan
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Munich (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (392 NT$) | 225 NT$ | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (269 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.52 (152 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (36 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.52 (85 NT$) | 89 NT$ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.93 (99 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.50 (185 NT$) | 172 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.57 (86 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (53 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (33 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (272 NT$) | 511 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 (58 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (45 NT$) | 24 NT$ | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 126% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,197 (73,940 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,773 (59,652 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 (6,956 NT$) | 2,032 NT$ | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,278 (42,993 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,050 (35,318 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (3,728 NT$) | 1,437 NT$ | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (928 NT$) | 700 NT$ | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €401 (13,488 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 (2,291 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.55 (153 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (525 NT$) | 304 NT$ | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 27% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (2,724 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (1,411 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (2,908 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (4,110 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is about the same as in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,769 (732,452 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (43 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (2,161 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | + 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (637 NT$) | 428 NT$ | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 9% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (226 NT$) | 208 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (549 NT$) | 300 NT$ | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (1,792 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (145 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.91 (64 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.60 (88 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (40 NT$) | 58 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.13 (38 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (863 NT$) | 354 NT$ | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 29% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (1,251 NT$) | 613 NT$ | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (741 NT$) | 543 NT$ | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €153 (5,145 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (2,365 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (343 NT$) | 286 NT$ | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 (124 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.10 (138 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €517 (17,399 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (5.03 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 (2,218 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (226 NT$) | 112 NT$ | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 248 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 31% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
For example, you would need at least 128,005 NT$ (€3,804) in Munich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 98,000 NT$ in Taichung City.
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