Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 31% 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 236 prices entered by 67 different people.
| Food in Munich (Germany) is about the same as in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Munich (Germany) | Taichung City (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €11 (383 NT$) | 225 NT$ | 70% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 (272 NT$) | 129 NT$ | 111% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.52 (154 NT$) | 100 NT$ | 54% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.08 (37 NT$) | 92 NT$ | 60% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €2.79 (95 NT$) | 89 NT$ | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.93 (100 NT$) | 209 NT$ | 52% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €5.50 (187 NT$) | 172 NT$ | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.58 (88 NT$) | 156 NT$ | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.58 (54 NT$) | 185 NT$ | 71% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €0.95 (32 NT$) | 65 NT$ | 51% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €8 (275 NT$) | 511 NT$ | 46% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.71 (58 NT$) | 61 NT$ | 5% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.34 (45 NT$) | 24 NT$ | 90% |
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 130% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||
| Munich (Germany) | Taichung City (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €2,197 (74,736 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | 131% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,773 (60,295 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | 250% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €207 (7,031 NT$) | 2,032 NT$ | 246% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,286 (43,722 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | 154% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,007 (34,240 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | 233% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €125 (4,251 NT$) | 1,437 NT$ | 196% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €28 (938 NT$) | 700 NT$ | 34% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €401 (13,633 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | 31% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €68 (2,316 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | 32% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €4.55 (155 NT$) | 293 NT$ | 47% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €16 (530 NT$) | 304 NT$ | 74% |
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 29% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||
| Munich (Germany) | Taichung City (Taiwan) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €81 (2,753 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | 15% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €42 (1,426 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | 34% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €86 (2,940 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | 19% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €122 (4,155 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | 54% |
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is about the same as in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||
| Munich (Germany) | Taichung City (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €21,769 (740,340 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | 31% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.27 (43 NT$) | 28 NT$ | 55% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €61 (2,071 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | 4% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €19 (644 NT$) | 428 NT$ | 50% |
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||
| Munich (Germany) | Taichung City (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €7 (228 NT$) | 208 NT$ | 10% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €16 (555 NT$) | 300 NT$ | 85% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €53 (1,811 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | 81% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €4.32 (147 NT$) | 298 NT$ | 51% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €1.91 (65 NT$) | 166 NT$ | 61% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.60 (89 NT$) | 239 NT$ | 63% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.20 (41 NT$) | 58 NT$ | 30% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.08 (37 NT$) | 82 NT$ | 55% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €26 (872 NT$) | 354 NT$ | 146% |
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 30% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||
| Munich (Germany) | Taichung City (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €37 (1,265 NT$) | 613 NT$ | 106% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €22 (749 NT$) | 543 NT$ | 38% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €153 (5,201 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | 87% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €70 (2,391 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | 111% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €10 (347 NT$) | 286 NT$ | 21% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.69 (125 NT$) | 124 NT$ | 1% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €4.10 (139 NT$) | 131 NT$ | 6% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €517 (17,587 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | 32% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.15 (5.08 NT$) | 12 NT$ | 56% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €66 (2,242 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | 61% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €7 (228 NT$) | 112 NT$ | 104% |
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For example, you would need at least 125,959 NT$ (€3,704) in Munich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 96,000 NT$ in Taichung City.