Cost of living
Tainan (Taiwan) compared to Lucang
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Overview comparison
Tainan (Taiwan)Lucang
Consumer prices in Tainan (Taiwan) are roughly 37% higher than in Lucang.
Cost of living
| Item | Tainan (Taiwan) | Lucang |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,092 | 814 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,827 | 1,953 |
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| Without rent one person | 478 | 573 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,022 | 1,704 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 468.66 | 214 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,170 | 445.39 |
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| Food person | 433 | 358 |
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| Food family | 977 | 1,043 |
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| Transport person | 106.25 | 52.65 |
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| Transport family | 239.08 | 104.78 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.78 years | 65.71 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Tainan (Taiwan) | Lucang |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.24 | 2.92 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 31.78 | 17.54 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.64 | 4.9 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.29 | 1.9 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.83 | 2.02 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.38 | 0.92 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Tainan (Taiwan) | Lucang |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 559.14 | 251.89 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 395.27 | 163.13 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 921.35 | 483.09 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 939.12 | 319.72 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.19 | 34.26 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 45.96 | 48.58 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 11.09 | 27.47 |
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Transportation
| Item | Tainan (Taiwan) | Lucang |
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| Local transport ticket | 1.9 | 2.58 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,693 | 1,931 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,980 | 979 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.42 | 0.76 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 85.14% | 52.27% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.04 | 6.34 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.09 | 0.95 |
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Groceries
| Item | Tainan (Taiwan) | Lucang |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.5 | 2.94 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.18 | 1.93 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.94 | 2.56 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.13 | 15.18 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.9 | 6.8 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 22.61 | 18.09 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.96 | 1.54 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.72 | 0.76 |
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Other
| Item | Tainan (Taiwan) | Lucang |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.39 | 31 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.47 | 10.7 |
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| Doctors visit | 39.55 | 55.36 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.18 | 9.17 |
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| Brand Jeans | 93.43 | 28.37 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 47.09 | 81.03 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 385.35 | 148.05 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 14,876 | 8,501 |
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