Cost of living in Sayyan is 54% lower than in Tainan (without rent).
Rent in Sayyan is 15% cheaper than in Tainan.
Cost of living including rent in Sayyan is 42% lower than in Tainan.
Food in Sayyan is 49% cheaper than in Tainan.
Transport in Sayyan is 76% cheaper than in Tainan.
| Sayyan | Tainan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sayyan | Tainan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.7 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.42 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.78 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.48 $ | 1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.58 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.51 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.65 $ | 16.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.33 $ | 9.48 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.51 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 4.01 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.13 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.31 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.42 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.79 $ | 3.74 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.31 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.9 $ | 20.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.08 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.94 $ | 8.94 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.8 $ | 51.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.33 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.79 $ | 5.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.57 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.27 $ | 2.21 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.5 $ | 50.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
55.8 $ | 77.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.8 $ | 23.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 145 $ | 168 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 296 $ | 693 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 208 $ | 271 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 442 $ | 632 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,516 $ | 2,874 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 813 $ | 2,280 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 382 $ | 1,275 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.82 % | 1.51 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.5 $ | 36.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.06 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Haircut | 3.63 $ | 9.65 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.2 $ | 86.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.6 $ | 57.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 77.9 $ | 628 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,804 $ | 18,526 $ |