Cost of living in Paris (France) is 82% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
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Food | + 64% | |||
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Food in Paris (France) is 64% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Paris | Taichung City | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €24 (815 NT$) | 206 NT$ | + 296% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (409 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 212% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (265 NT$) | 104 NT$ | + 156% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.49 (51 NT$) | 86 NT$ | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.56 (192 NT$) | 99 NT$ | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.59 (124 NT$) | 189 NT$ | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (250 NT$) | 172 NT$ | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (77 NT$) | 158 NT$ | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.32 (80 NT$) | 137 NT$ | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.61 (90 NT$) | 62 NT$ | + 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (314 NT$) | 469 NT$ | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 (81 NT$) | 60 NT$ | + 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (42 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 41% | |
Housing | + 190% | |||
Housing in Paris (France) is 190% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €3,100 (106,747 NT$) | 39,523 NT$ | + 170% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,452 (84,431 NT$) | 16,734 NT$ | + 405% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €187 (6,450 NT$) | 2,089 NT$ | + 209% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,741 (59,942 NT$) | 15,603 NT$ | + 284% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,351 (46,504 NT$) | 9,840 NT$ | + 373% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (3,364 NT$) | 1,445 NT$ | + 133% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (970 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | €339 (11,687 NT$) | 17,617 NT$ | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €142 (4,882 NT$) | 3,094 NT$ | + 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (363 NT$) | 240 NT$ | + 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (608 NT$) | 303 NT$ | + 100% | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Paris (France) is 34% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €101 (3,490 NT$) | 2,335 NT$ | + 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (1,344 NT$) | 1,164 NT$ | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (3,446 NT$) | 2,355 NT$ | + 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (4,224 NT$) | 2,743 NT$ | + 54% | |
Transportation | + 71% | |||
Transportation in Paris (France) is 71% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,444 (910,457 NT$) | 1,084,640 NT$ | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (68 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 129% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (2,819 NT$) | 1,355 NT$ | + 108% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (670 NT$) | 428 NT$ | + 57% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Paris (France) is 15% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.40 (117 NT$) | 206 NT$ | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (223 NT$) | 475 NT$ | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (1,091 NT$) | 708 NT$ | + 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.44 (153 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.66 (126 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.75 (129 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.84 (98 NT$) | 58 NT$ | + 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.57 (88 NT$) | 82 NT$ | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (690 NT$) | 354 NT$ | + 95% | |
Entertainment | + 55% | |||
Entertainment in Paris (France) is 55% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Paris | Taichung City | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (1,647 NT$) | 582 NT$ | + 183% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (908 NT$) | 543 NT$ | + 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (3,585 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | + 29% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (3,457 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | + 205% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (450 NT$) | 286 NT$ | + 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.52 (190 NT$) | 124 NT$ | + 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (264 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 101% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 (16,297 NT$) | 14,715 NT$ | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (10 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (1,347 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | - 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (390 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 289% | |
TOTAL | + 82% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 563 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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