Cost of living in Taoyuan is 146% higher than in Khost (without rent).
Rent in Taoyuan is 47% more expensive than in Khost.
Cost of living including rent in Taoyuan is 97% higher than in Khost.
Food in Taoyuan is 106% more expensive than in Khost.
Transport in Taoyuan is 301% more expensive than in Khost.
| Taoyuan | Khost | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Taoyuan | Khost | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.69 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.8 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.02 $ | 4.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.55 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.83 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.12 $ | 0.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.05 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.08 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.44 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.38 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.74 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.9 $ | 6.15 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.1 $ | 5.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.68 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.8 $ | 2.24 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.63 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.9 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.87 $ | 6.63 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.2 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.66 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.64 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.64 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.67 $ | 1.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
45 $ | 38.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
69.8 $ | 59.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.5 $ | 101 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 244 $ | 70 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 563 $ | 133 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 336 $ | 121 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 831 $ | 264 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,902 $ | 433 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,753 $ | 235 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,084 $ | 174 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.98 % | 9.94 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.3 $ | 7.27 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.44 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Haircut | 15.9 $ | 2.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78 $ | 44.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 75.5 $ | 15.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 531 $ | 23 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,630 $ | 1,278 $ |