Cost of living in İzmir, Turkey vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in İzmir (Turkey) is 48% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33TL (125 NT$) | 143 NT$ | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (102 NT$) | 139 NT$ | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (44 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.61TL (21 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 77% | |
12 eggs, large | 12TL (46 NT$) | 60 NT$ | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.53TL (17 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22TL (81 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.12TL (19 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.57TL (13 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (47 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 80TL (301 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.25TL (20 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.19TL (8 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 78% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in İzmir (Turkey) is 36% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,791TL (10,477 NT$) | 17,547 NT$ | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,078TL (7,801 NT$) | 12,262 NT$ | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 662TL (2,485 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,354TL (8,834 NT$) | 12,204 NT$ | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,470TL (5,519 NT$) | 7,424 NT$ | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 417TL (1,566 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 97% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 74TL (276 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,140TL (8,034 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 682TL (2,558 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27TL (102 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL (83 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in İzmir (Turkey) is 42% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 201TL (756 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 174TL (655 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 512TL (1,923 NT$) | 2,226 NT$ | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 374TL (1,405 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 44% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in İzmir (Turkey) is 6% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 241,814TL (907,604 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (26 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 227TL (854 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 16% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 46TL (174 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 31% | |
Personal Care | - 60% | |||
Personal Care in İzmir (Turkey) is 60% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15TL (57 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31TL (118 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 193TL (725 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19TL (72 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17TL (63 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18TL (69 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL (35 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15TL (57 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37TL (140 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in İzmir (Turkey) is 27% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 138TL (519 NT$) | 690 NT$ | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44TL (166 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 137TL (513 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225TL (843 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39TL (148 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16TL (59 NT$) | 87 NT$ | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22TL (83 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,493TL (13,112 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.89TL (3.34 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 174TL (652 NT$) | 982 NT$ | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17TL (66 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 31% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 57,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 38,875 NT$ (10,357TL) in İzmir.
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