Cost of living in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 8% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 20% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (325 NT$) | 225 NT$ | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (213 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.11 (64 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.06 (63 NT$) | 87 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.59 (79 NT$) | 89 NT$ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.78 (55 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.05 (124 NT$) | 172 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.86 (87 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.15 (66 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.34 (41 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (492 NT$) | 511 NT$ | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (61 NT$) | 61 NT$ | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (30 NT$) | 24 NT$ | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 7% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,143 (34,905 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $673 (20,542 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $105 (3,214 NT$) | 1,882 NT$ | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $567 (17,312 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $379 (11,572 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $46 (1,394 NT$) | 1,323 NT$ | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (812 NT$) | 700 NT$ | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $359 (10,976 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (2,689 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (204 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (338 NT$) | 304 NT$ | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in San Salvador (El Salvador) is about the same as in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (1,585 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (1,287 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (3,006 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (2,579 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in San Salvador (El Salvador) is about the same as in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,386 (592,056 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (40 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (944 NT$) | 736 NT$ | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (723 NT$) | 427 NT$ | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 10% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.01 (153 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (433 NT$) | 300 NT$ | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (953 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.90 (150 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.02 (123 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (195 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.18 (67 NT$) | 58 NT$ | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (55 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (356 NT$) | 354 NT$ | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 25% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (529 NT$) | 582 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (296 NT$) | 543 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $42 (1,297 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (1,251 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (264 NT$) | 286 NT$ | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.47 (137 NT$) | 124 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.76 (54 NT$) | 131 NT$ | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $506 (15,462 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (6 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (1,035 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.52 (107 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 7% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 485 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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