Cost of living in Kaohsiung is 24% lower than in Dasoguz (without rent).
Rent in Kaohsiung is 57% cheaper than in Dasoguz.
Cost of living including rent in Kaohsiung is 41% lower than in Dasoguz.
Food in Kaohsiung is 37% cheaper than in Dasoguz.
Transport in Kaohsiung is 280% more expensive than in Dasoguz.
| Kaohsiung | Dasoguz | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kaohsiung | Dasoguz | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.76 $ | 19.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 31.1 $ | 60.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.01 $ | 9.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 8.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.88 $ | 7 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.96 $ | 3.28 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.06 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.93 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.3 $ | 5.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.98 $ | 5.96 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 9.27 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.72 $ | 9.83 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.7 $ | 25.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.37 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.49 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.63 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.58 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.4 $ | 27 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.57 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.92 $ | 25.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.78 $ | 0.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 31.5 $ | 8.52 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.84 $ | 9.79 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 53.6 $ | 35.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.9 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.02 $ | 4.83 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.31 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.16 $ | 2.8 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
60.9 $ | 48.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
93.8 $ | 75.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
21.8 $ | 85.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 236 $ | 610 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 613 $ | 1,293 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 351 $ | 886 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 876 $ | 1,476 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,772 $ | 3,902 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,838 $ | 2,974 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,271 $ | 742 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.19 % | 8.03 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34 $ | 111 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.41 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Haircut | 8.79 $ | 6.41 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82 $ | 140 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 81.9 $ | 83.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 348 $ | 22.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,438 $ | 6,610 $ |