Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas, United States vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (357 NT$) | 143 NT$ | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (224 NT$) | 139 NT$ | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.98 (111 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.81 (23 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.15 (60 NT$) | 60 NT$ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.28 (63 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.33 (121 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.83 (79 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.13 (31 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.98 (83 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (366 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.70 (47 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.51 (42 NT$) | 38 NT$ | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 140% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,870 (52,112 NT$) | 17,547 NT$ | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,320 (36,799 NT$) | 12,262 NT$ | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $189 (5,256 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,136 (31,665 NT$) | 12,204 NT$ | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $792 (22,084 NT$) | 7,424 NT$ | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (2,846 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 258% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (1,299 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $297 (8,281 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 (3,811 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (261 NT$) | 208 NT$ | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (465 NT$) | 461 NT$ | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 (1,218 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (1,471 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (2,490 NT$) | 2,226 NT$ | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (3,700 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,900 (610,328 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.50 (14 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (988 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (623 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 146% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.16 (144 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (383 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (3,362 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 310% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (172 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.90 (81 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.91 (137 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.74 (76 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.39 (39 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (523 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (1,161 NT$) | 690 NT$ | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (604 NT$) | 556 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $226 (6,290 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | + 184% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (1,907 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (277 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (138 NT$) | 87 NT$ | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.02 (140 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 151% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $384 (10,706 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (3.30 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (1,687 NT$) | 982 NT$ | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (192 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 452 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, you would need at least 70,664 NT$ ($2,536) in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 51,000 NT$ in Tainan City.
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