Cost of living in Sydney, Australia vs Taichung City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 10% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (375 NT$) | 225 NT$ | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (271 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (131 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.49 (32 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.38 (116 NT$) | 89 NT$ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.96 (107 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (130 NT$) | 172 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.74 (102 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.31 (71 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.35 (115 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (378 NT$) | 511 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.95 (63 NT$) | 61 NT$ | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.34 (50 NT$) | 24 NT$ | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 201% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 201% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,525 (97,264 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,800 (60,183 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$481 (10,335 NT$) | 2,032 NT$ | + 409% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,647 (56,895 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,873 (40,271 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$283 (6,083 NT$) | 1,437 NT$ | + 323% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$70 (1,506 NT$) | 700 NT$ | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$548 (11,770 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$183 (3,938 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (421 NT$) | 293 NT$ | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (764 NT$) | 304 NT$ | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 24% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$102 (2,202 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$71 (1,521 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$144 (3,098 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$158 (3,399 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 58% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,608 (614,974 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (31 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$211 (4,539 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | + 127% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (535 NT$) | 428 NT$ | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 7% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (202 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (320 NT$) | 300 NT$ | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$63 (1,362 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (157 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.44 (95 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (163 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.83 (82 NT$) | 58 NT$ | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.90 (84 NT$) | 82 NT$ | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (534 NT$) | 354 NT$ | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 62% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$50 (1,069 NT$) | 613 NT$ | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 (805 NT$) | 543 NT$ | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$252 (5,408 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$97 (2,086 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (388 NT$) | 286 NT$ | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.29 (92 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (176 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$729 (15,673 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.77 (17 NT$) | 12 NT$ | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (1,658 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (881 NT$) | 112 NT$ | + 685% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 669 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 71% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
For example, you would need at least 167,628 NT$ (AU$7,798) in Sydney to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 98,000 NT$ in Taichung City.
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