Cost of living in Namyangju is 16% higher than in Taoyuan (without rent).
Rent in Namyangju is 40% more expensive than in Taoyuan.
Cost of living including rent in Namyangju is 25% higher than in Taoyuan.
Food in Namyangju is 37% more expensive than in Taoyuan.
Transport in Namyangju is 21% cheaper than in Taoyuan.
| Namyangju | Taoyuan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Namyangju | Taoyuan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.08 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 34.5 $ | 21.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.89 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.15 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.59 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.51 $ | 1.12 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.11 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.64 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.63 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.22 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 8.38 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.89 $ | 5.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 22.3 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.33 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.59 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.95 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.44 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.72 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.6 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.9 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.24 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.38 $ | 3.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.09 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 46 $ | 37.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.3 $ | 8.87 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.4 $ | 36.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.04 $ | 9.66 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.88 $ | 7.64 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.24 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.23 $ | 2.67 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
91.3 $ | 45 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
143 $ | 69.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.3 $ | 16.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 313 $ | 244 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 774 $ | 563 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 456 $ | 336 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,106 $ | 831 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 10,166 $ | 7,902 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,205 $ | 4,753 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,251 $ | 1,084 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.97 % | 1.98 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.1 $ | 38.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11 $ | 9.44 $ |
| Haircut | 8.36 $ | 15.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.6 $ | 78 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 62.8 $ | 75.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 324 $ | 531 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,702 $ | 13,630 $ |