Cost of living in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is about the same as in Zagreb (Croatia)
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Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 15% more expensive than in Zagreb (Croatia) | ||||
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Kaohsiung City | Zagreb | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 NT$ (35 kn) | 72 kn | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 NT$ (29 kn) | 45 kn | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 109 NT$ (26 kn) | 35 kn | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 NT$ (21 kn) | 8 kn | + 178% | |
12 eggs, large | 84 NT$ (20 kn) | 21 kn | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 NT$ (26 kn) | 14 kn | + 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 263 NT$ (62 kn) | 58 kn | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 152 NT$ (36 kn) | 9 kn | + 320% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 134 NT$ (32 kn) | 5.63 kn | + 464% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 46 NT$ (11 kn) | 9 kn | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 422 NT$ (100 kn) | 59 kn | + 70% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 45 NT$ (11 kn) | 15 kn | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 NT$ (11 kn) | 7 kn | + 48% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 15% cheaper than in Zagreb (Croatia) | ||||
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Kaohsiung City | Zagreb | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,669 NT$ (6,794 kn) | 6,662 kn | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,975 NT$ (4,260 kn) | 4,921 kn | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,468 NT$ (585 kn) | 1,098 kn | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,030 NT$ (3,325 kn) | 4,244 kn | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,074 NT$ (2,150 kn) | 3,493 kn | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,527 NT$ (362 kn) | 1,064 kn | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 656 NT$ (155 kn) | 131 kn | + 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | 14,132 NT$ (3,349 kn) | 2,611 kn | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,911 NT$ (690 kn) | 682 kn | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 245 NT$ (58 kn) | 63 kn | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 NT$ (66 kn) | 89 kn | - 26% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 12% cheaper than in Zagreb (Croatia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,781 NT$ (422 kn) | 673 kn | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,133 NT$ (269 kn) | 261 kn | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,327 NT$ (551 kn) | 696 kn | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,275 NT$ (776 kn) | 765 kn | + 2% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 17% cheaper than in Zagreb (Croatia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 909,542 NT$ (215,550 kn) | 159,608 kn | + 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 NT$ (8 kn) | 12 kn | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,100 NT$ (261 kn) | 360 kn | - 28% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 270 NT$ (64 kn) | 116 kn | - 45% | |
Personal Care | + 45% | |||
Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 45% more expensive than in Zagreb (Croatia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 338 NT$ (80 kn) | 46 kn | + 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 344 NT$ (82 kn) | 54 kn | + 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,698 NT$ (402 kn) | 253 kn | + 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 255 NT$ (61 kn) | 26 kn | + 130% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 179 NT$ (42 kn) | 31 kn | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 157 NT$ (37 kn) | 26 kn | + 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 NT$ (15 kn) | 13 kn | + 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 68 NT$ (16 kn) | 17 kn | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 333 NT$ (79 kn) | 59 kn | + 34% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 17% more expensive than in Zagreb (Croatia) | ||||
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Kaohsiung City | Zagreb | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 664 NT$ (157 kn) | 154 kn | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 507 NT$ (120 kn) | 90 kn | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,272 NT$ (538 kn) | 268 kn | + 101% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,411 NT$ (334 kn) | 338 kn | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 289 NT$ (68 kn) | 59 kn | + 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 118 NT$ (28 kn) | 14 kn | + 101% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 NT$ (28 kn) | 16 kn | + 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,938 NT$ (3,303 kn) | 3,528 kn | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.39 NT$ (1.28 kn) | 0.82 kn | + 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,360 NT$ (322 kn) | 286 kn | + 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 109 NT$ (26 kn) | 34 kn | - 24% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% |

These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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