Cost of living in Auckland (New Zealand) is 104% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | + 59% | |||
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| Food in Auckland (New Zealand) is 59% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Auckland | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (481 NT$) | 138 NT$ | + 248% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$17 (325 NT$) | 123 NT$ | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (158 NT$) | 108 NT$ | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.79 (53 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (200 NT$) | 79 NT$ | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (178 NT$) | 110 NT$ | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (136 NT$) | 218 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.78 (91 NT$) | 144 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.88 (74 NT$) | 137 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (129 NT$) | 48 NT$ | + 169% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (376 NT$) | 425 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.32 (82 NT$) | 50 NT$ | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$3.12 (59 NT$) | 43 NT$ | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 181% | |||
| Housing in Auckland (New Zealand) is 181% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Auckland | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,468 (84,991 NT$) | 28,354 NT$ | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,395 (64,583 NT$) | 17,504 NT$ | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$219 (4,172 NT$) | 2,616 NT$ | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,509 (47,725 NT$) | 16,029 NT$ | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,233 (42,470 NT$) | 10,702 NT$ | + 297% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$181 (3,438 NT$) | 1,175 NT$ | + 193% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$85 (1,625 NT$) | 693 NT$ | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$708 (13,461 NT$) | 14,136 NT$ | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$224 (4,254 NT$) | 3,588 NT$ | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$17 (327 NT$) | 217 NT$ | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$34 (639 NT$) | 285 NT$ | + 125% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Auckland (New Zealand) is 51% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Auckland | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$142 (2,705 NT$) | 1,784 NT$ | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$91 (1,737 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (3,684 NT$) | 2,283 NT$ | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$225 (4,275 NT$) | 3,286 NT$ | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 151% | |||
| Transportation in Auckland (New Zealand) is 151% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Auckland | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$43,193 (821,542 NT$) | 909,474 NT$ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.84 (54 NT$) | 36 NT$ | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$196 (3,726 NT$) | 962 NT$ | + 287% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$35 (660 NT$) | 270 NT$ | + 144% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Auckland (New Zealand) is 23% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Auckland | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$17 (318 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.63 (107 NT$) | 344 NT$ | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$69 (1,312 NT$) | 1,710 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$9 (174 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.91 (112 NT$) | 174 NT$ | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (131 NT$) | 157 NT$ | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.56 (49 NT$) | 74 NT$ | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.08 (78 NT$) | 69 NT$ | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$40 (764 NT$) | 357 NT$ | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Auckland (New Zealand) is 73% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Auckland | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$91 (1,727 NT$) | 712 NT$ | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$46 (869 NT$) | 506 NT$ | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$290 (5,508 NT$) | 2,025 NT$ | + 172% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$141 (2,680 NT$) | 1,510 NT$ | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$22 (411 NT$) | 288 NT$ | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$6 (118 NT$) | 118 NT$ | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (240 NT$) | 120 NT$ | + 100% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$982 (18,679 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.39 (7 NT$) | 7 NT$ | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$68 (1,290 NT$) | 1,363 NT$ | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$41 (777 NT$) | 109 NT$ | + 611% | |
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TOTAL | + 104% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 332 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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