Cost of Living in Hua-lien

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Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 4.00 $ 2.24-7.83
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 31.96 $ 19.18-47.94
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 4.31 $ 3.84-5.91
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 1.23 $ 1.18-2.88
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 1.87 $ 1.18-3.20
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 2.64 $ 1.44-4.79
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 0.87 $ 0.80-1.44
Bottled Water (12 oz) 0.55 $ 0.48-0.80
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 2.99 $ 2.40-8.05
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 1.60 $ 0.87-2.17
White Rice (1 lb) 1.88 $ 0.94-2.17
Eggs (12, Large Size) 1.99 $ 1.92-3.84
Local Cheese (1 lb) 8.88 $ 2.90-14.50
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 2.08 $ 2.03-2.88
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 8.21 $ 2.90-10.15
Apples (1 lb) 1.74 $ 1.74-1.74
Bananas (1 lb) 1.06 $ 0.72-1.59
Oranges (1 lb) 1.79 $ 1.74-1.88
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.64 $ 1.45-3.20
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.93 $ 1.45-2.61
Onions (1 lb) 1.74 $ 1.45-2.03
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.30 $ 1.60-4.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.96 $ 0.70-1.60
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 12.78 $ 4.79-31.96
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.69 $ 1.28-2.18
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 1.93 $ 1.00-3.20
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 4.79 $ 3.20-5.75
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) ?
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) ?
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.20 $ 3.20-4.15
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 0.51 $ 0.51-0.51
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 10.39 $ 10.39-10.39
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.98 $ 0.91-1.09
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 34,133.40 $ 34,133.40-35,156.12
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 25,727.89 $ 23,490.68-23,970.08
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 76.90 $ 63.92-176.58
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 20.43 $ 15.98-31.93
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 23.16 $ 19.18-25.57
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 47.94 $
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) ?
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 8.31 $ 8.31-12.14
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 767.04 $ 447.44-1,054.68
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 16,966.03 $ 7,574.55-24,468.66
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 25.57 $ 25.57-143.82
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 36.35 $ 15.95-79.90
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 67.12 $ 63.92-127.84
Men's Leather Business Shoes 117.19 $ 79.90-159.80
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 223.72 $
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 143.82 $
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 799.00 $
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 575.28 $
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre ?
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre ?
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 2,940.33 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 1.93 1.50-2.50

Prices in Hua-lien

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Last update: 20 August 2025
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