Cost of living in Oita is 3% lower than in Tainan (without rent).
Rent in Oita is 65% more expensive than in Tainan.
Cost of living including rent in Oita is 18% higher than in Tainan.
Food in Oita is 4% cheaper than in Tainan.
Transport in Oita is 23% more expensive than in Tainan.
| Oita | Tainan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Oita | Tainan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.16 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 40 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.57 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.92 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.67 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.98 $ | 1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.41 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.64 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.89 $ | 16.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.14 $ | 9.48 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.7 $ | 4.01 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.29 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.26 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.59 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.04 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.11 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.9 $ | 3.74 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.28 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 35.3 $ | 20.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.21 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.4 $ | 8.94 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.3 $ | 51.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.88 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.42 $ | 5.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.87 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.5 $ | 2.21 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
71.9 $ | 50.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
112 $ | 77.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.8 $ | 23.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 314 $ | 168 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 581 $ | 693 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 412 $ | 271 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 716 $ | 632 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,234 $ | 2,874 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,724 $ | 2,280 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,758 $ | 1,275 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.51 % | 1.51 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 54 $ | 36.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.5 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Haircut | 7.93 $ | 9.65 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.4 $ | 86.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.8 $ | 57.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 422 $ | 628 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,690 $ | 18,526 $ |