Cost of living
Jianshi compared to Taitung
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Overview comparison
JianshiTaitung
Consumer prices in Taitung are roughly 11% higher than in Jianshi.
Cost of living
| Item | Jianshi | Taitung |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,091 | 1,166 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,045 | 3,197 |
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| Without rent one person | 550 | 459 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,880 | 1,809 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 518.45 | 493.5 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,146.07 | 964.09 |
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| Food person | 415 | 398 |
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| Food family | 787 | 1,162 |
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| Transport person | 92.36 | 88.78 |
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| Transport family | 231.53 | 218.32 |
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| Life expectancy | 70 years | 73.35 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Jianshi | Taitung |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.13 | 3.83 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 29.44 | 36.6 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.46 | 4.81 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.43 | 2.5 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.27 | 3.49 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.4 | 1.19 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Jianshi | Taitung |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 405.22 | 504.65 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 357.51 | 511.34 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,094.54 | 1,155.97 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,041.34 | 804.54 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 23.15 | 27.12 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 34.72 | 43.89 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 12.45 | 9.29 |
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Transportation
| Item | Jianshi | Taitung |
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| Local transport ticket | 1.8 | 1.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,371 | 2,276 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,420 | 1,561 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.56 | 0.44 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 101.7% | 68.6% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.16 | 13.7 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.99 | 0.83 |
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Groceries
| Item | Jianshi | Taitung |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.23 | 2.72 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.71 | 1.51 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.84 | 2.07 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.78 | 18.52 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.69 | 5.47 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 19.78 | 16.37 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2 | 1.57 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 | 0.69 |
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Other
| Item | Jianshi | Taitung |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 30.44 | 27.76 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.35 | 8.23 |
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| Doctors visit | 35.09 | 35.02 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.34 | 17.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 93.76 | 73.03 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 44.64 | 45.86 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 278.97 | 358.83 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,531 | 15,567 |
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