Cost of living
Taiwan (China) compared to Zhoukou
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Overview comparison
Taiwan (China)Zhoukou
Consumer prices in Taiwan (China) are roughly 51% higher than in Zhoukou.
Cost of living
| Item | Taiwan (China) | Zhoukou |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,207 | 498 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,553 | 1,970 |
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| Without rent one person | 448 | 439 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,733 | 1,221 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 622.29 | 203.74 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,252.6 | 343.79 |
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| Food person | 268 | 231 |
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| Food family | 582 | 641 |
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| Transport person | 113.18 | 54.22 |
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| Transport family | 304.09 | 138.83 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.51 years | 66.19 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Taiwan (China) | Zhoukou |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.61 | 4.15 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 31.82 | 25.69 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.92 | 4.96 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.27 | 0.88 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.35 | 3.65 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.43 | 2.01 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Taiwan (China) | Zhoukou |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 834.12 | 183.45 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 397.3 | 143.88 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,904.96 | 433.48 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 961.11 | 199.17 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 31.72 | 26.83 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.74 | 45.45 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 12.81 | 13.88 |
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Transportation
| Item | Taiwan (China) | Zhoukou |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.33 | 4.82 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 15,295 | 3,749 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 7,616 | 1,963 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.63 | 0.3 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 30.68% | 17.11% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.22 | 1.94 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.07 | 1.06 |
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Groceries
| Item | Taiwan (China) | Zhoukou |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.71 | 3.18 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.64 | 2.74 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.13 | 2.13 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.64 | 15.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.82 | 1.68 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.27 | 12.84 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.47 | 0.61 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 | 0.51 |
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Other
| Item | Taiwan (China) | Zhoukou |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 52.18 | 41.69 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.28 | 6.98 |
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| Doctors visit | 38.87 | 19 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.21 | 5.36 |
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| Brand Jeans | 55.93 | 49.26 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 87.69 | 119.59 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 686.22 | 234.78 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,002 | 17,939 |
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