Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | + 43% | |||
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| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (624 NT$) | 190 NT$ | + 228% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (320 NT$) | 159 NT$ | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (190 NT$) | 105 NT$ | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (33 NT$) | 88 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.65 (112 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (185 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (222 NT$) | 172 NT$ | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.22 (160 NT$) | 156 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.43 (105 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.23 (99 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (465 NT$) | 511 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.10 (65 NT$) | 61 NT$ | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.27 (100 NT$) | 24 NT$ | + 319% | |
| Housing | + 255% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 255% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,591 (140,922 NT$) | 39,844 NT$ | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,133 (96,170 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | + 459% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (5,948 NT$) | 1,882 NT$ | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,306 (70,786 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,859 (57,075 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | + 455% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $95 (2,904 NT$) | 1,323 NT$ | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (1,749 NT$) | 700 NT$ | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $326 (10,002 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (3,847 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (369 NT$) | 293 NT$ | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (813 NT$) | 304 NT$ | + 167% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (1,819 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $103 (3,161 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | + 197% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (3,004 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $134 (4,127 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,761 (790,763 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (32 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $103 (3,165 NT$) | 736 NT$ | + 330% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (547 NT$) | 427 NT$ | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (233 NT$) | 208 NT$ | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (312 NT$) | 300 NT$ | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $106 (3,269 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | + 227% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (198 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.16 (128 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.22 (129 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.16 (128 NT$) | 58 NT$ | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.56 (79 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (871 NT$) | 354 NT$ | + 146% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (1,985 NT$) | 582 NT$ | + 241% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (809 NT$) | 543 NT$ | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $277 (8,514 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | + 206% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $90 (2,756 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (461 NT$) | 286 NT$ | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.12 (157 NT$) | 124 NT$ | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (218 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $466 (14,317 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (5.35 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $92 (2,813 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (344 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 243% | |
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TOTAL | + 109% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 121 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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