Cost of living
Lucang compared to Penghu
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Overview comparison
LucangPenghu
Consumer prices in Penghu are roughly 46% higher than in Lucang.
Cost of living
| Item | Lucang | Penghu |
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| Total with rent one person | 814 | 866 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,953 | 2,537 |
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| Without rent one person | 573 | 566 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,704 | 2,265 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 214 | 297.58 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 445.39 | 713.37 |
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| Food person | 358 | 425 |
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| Food family | 1,043 | 1,217 |
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| Transport person | 52.65 | 73.42 |
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| Transport family | 104.78 | 233.81 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.71 years | 68.06 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lucang | Penghu |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.92 | 3.98 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.54 | 22.1 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.9 | 4.37 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.9 | 1.28 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.02 | 3.42 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.92 | 1.01 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lucang | Penghu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 251.89 | 315.99 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 163.13 | 146.25 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 483.09 | 697.7 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 319.72 | 572.9 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 34.26 | 56.11 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 48.58 | 70.76 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 27.47 | 24.25 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lucang | Penghu |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.58 | 1.73 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,931 | 2,657 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 979 | 1,926 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.76 | 0.52 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 52.27% | 18.47% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.34 | 7.16 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.95 | 1.1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lucang | Penghu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.94 | 2.52 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.93 | 1.89 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.56 | 2.19 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.18 | 16.16 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.8 | 7.82 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.09 | 19.78 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.54 | 2.05 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 | 0.67 |
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Other
| Item | Lucang | Penghu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 31 | 37.9 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.7 | 10.81 |
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| Doctors visit | 55.36 | 43.39 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.17 | 9.41 |
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| Brand Jeans | 28.37 | 47.41 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 81.03 | 70.11 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 148.05 | 610.39 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,501 | 20,546 |
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