Cost of living in Taitung is 38% higher than in Bac Ninh (without rent).
Rent in Taitung is 60% more expensive than in Bac Ninh.
Cost of living including rent in Taitung is 47% higher than in Bac Ninh.
Food in Taitung is 52% more expensive than in Bac Ninh.
Transport in Taitung is 28% cheaper than in Bac Ninh.
| Taitung | Bac Ninh | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Taitung | Bac Ninh | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.12 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.7 $ | 24.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.11 $ | 5.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.6 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.49 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.99 $ | 0.43 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.91 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.88 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.26 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.4 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.78 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.3 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ | 1 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.62 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.5 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.63 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.75 $ | 1.43 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.78 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.38 $ | 7.81 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.95 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.88 $ | 5.48 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 49.5 $ | 32.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.31 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.14 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.24 $ | 1.1 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54.5 $ | 51.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
84.6 $ | 77.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
24.9 $ | 7.36 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 217 $ | 146 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 602 $ | 367 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 548 $ | 254 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 945 $ | 613 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,519 $ | 804 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,938 $ | 484 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 634 $ | 396 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.91 % | 11.03 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.1 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.98 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Haircut | 9.83 $ | 4.36 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 49.9 $ | 93.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28 $ | 32 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 626 $ | 231 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,667 $ | 6,973 $ |