Cost of living in Taipei is 96% higher than in Haiphong (without rent).
Rent in Taipei is 86% more expensive than in Haiphong.
Cost of living including rent in Taipei is 91% higher than in Haiphong.
Food in Taipei is 105% more expensive than in Haiphong.
Transport in Taipei is 123% more expensive than in Haiphong.
| Taipei | Haiphong | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Taipei | Haiphong | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.98 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 31.5 $ | 22.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.15 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.59 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.31 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.99 $ | 0.43 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.91 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.89 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.77 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.4 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.54 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.1 $ | 8.68 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.52 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.85 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.83 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.5 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.63 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.73 $ | 1.27 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.78 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.6 $ | 6.09 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.86 $ | 5.45 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 34.3 $ | 32.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.34 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.97 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.58 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.75 $ | 1.12 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54.8 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
84 $ | 38.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
24.9 $ | 9.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 426 $ | 232 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,031 $ | 684 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 573 $ | 338 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,581 $ | 1,082 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 12,472 $ | 1,210 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,228 $ | 499 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,789 $ | 624 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.93 % | 5.95 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.4 $ | 24.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Haircut | 16.8 $ | 2.27 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.9 $ | 93.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 57.1 $ | 32.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 627 $ | 229 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,424 $ | 13,312 $ |