Cost of living in Najafabad is 48% lower than in Taichung (without rent).
Rent in Najafabad is 30% cheaper than in Taichung.
Cost of living including rent in Najafabad is 41% lower than in Taichung.
Food in Najafabad is 51% cheaper than in Taichung.
Transport in Najafabad is 81% cheaper than in Taichung.
| Najafabad | Taichung | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Najafabad | Taichung | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.64 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 16.8 $ | 31.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.23 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.64 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.96 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.48 $ | 0.94 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.65 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.13 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ | 5.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.34 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.82 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.53 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.15 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 5.17 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 0.87 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.61 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.38 $ | 3.79 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.7 $ | 28.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.88 $ | 8.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 115 $ | 42.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.54 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 13.4 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.99 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.68 $ | 2.52 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
10.7 $ | 45.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
16.7 $ | 70.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.8 $ | 18.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 204 $ | 265 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 520 $ | 770 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 287 $ | 346 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 828 $ | 984 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,167 $ | 6,258 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 629 $ | 4,300 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 258 $ | 1,368 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 24.01 % | 1.97 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 15 $ | 32.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.48 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Haircut | 8.77 $ | 13.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86.7 $ | 91.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 22.1 $ | 93.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 68.5 $ | 313 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 729 $ | 13,638 $ |