Cost of living in Paris, France vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paris (France) is 76% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (564 NT$) | 143 NT$ | + 294% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (305 NT$) | 139 NT$ | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (204 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 273% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (43 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.66 (157 NT$) | 60 NT$ | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.76 (93 NT$) | 73 NT$ | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (209 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.01 (101 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (58 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (66 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (290 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.32 (78 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (47 NT$) | 38 NT$ | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 278% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 278% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,841 (95,581 NT$) | 17,547 NT$ | + 445% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,053 (69,073 NT$) | 12,262 NT$ | + 463% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €257 (8,640 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 377% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,802 (60,624 NT$) | 12,204 NT$ | + 397% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,311 (44,110 NT$) | 7,424 NT$ | + 494% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (3,799 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 378% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (889 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €381 (12,825 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (3,102 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (277 NT$) | 208 NT$ | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (424 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 27% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (3,004 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (1,101 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (3,437 NT$) | 2,226 NT$ | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (3,583 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 83% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,304 (884,971 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (49 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €75 (2,526 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | + 149% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (497 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 12% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (179 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (257 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (851 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.12 (139 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.68 (157 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.22 (142 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 (75 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (74 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (981 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 260% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 96% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (1,576 NT$) | 690 NT$ | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (729 NT$) | 556 NT$ | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €127 (4,275 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (2,376 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (429 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.63 (156 NT$) | 87 NT$ | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (238 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 326% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €484 (16,290 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (8 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (2,041 NT$) | 982 NT$ | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (341 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 259% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 848 prices entered by 166 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Paris (France) is 112% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, you would need at least 114,288 NT$ (€3,397) in Paris to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 54,000 NT$ in Tainan City.
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