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Cost of living
¡@You might have heard or read somewhere that Taiwan is one of the most expensive
cities in the world. To be honest, Taiwan is not cheap, and the cities are
very expensive. But if you are ready to live like an average Taiwanese and
try all the great food Taiwan has to offer, then you can live both inexpensive
and well.
¡@Eating and accommodation are two major living expenses. Restaurants in Taiwan
cater to a wide range of tastes and budgets. Whether you wish to try local
dining, other types of Chinese regional food, Japanese, Western or other international
cuisine, a suitable and reasonably priced restaurant is always easily found.
¡@Most major fast-food companies operate restaurants in Taiwan, particularly
in Taipei. Prices tend to be more expensive than those in the United States.
Outdoor markets through Taipei and other areas in Taiwan, sell assorted fresh
fruit, cooked snacks, and ready-to-eat boxed meals at low prices.
¡@Taiwan offers a wide range of accommodations that meet the different needs
of people. The selection of high-end and normal priced international hotels
and hostels has grown in recent years, but is recommended for short-term stays,
only.
¡@Renting an apartment in
Taipei can be quite cheap, especially in suburbs.Rates for the kinds of apartments
in which teachers live ranges from about NT$10,000 a month at the low end
to NT$15,000 a month at the higher end. A deposit of 2 -month's rent is sually
required when renting an apartment. The apartments are usually suitable for
three or four single people to share. Some of our teachers share apartments
with one or two roommates in order to cut costs. Single accommodation can
be had for about NT$8,000 a month. There can be an additional cost in condominium
style apartments for the monthly caretaker fees. Most apartments are often
unfurnished, but it is fairly easy to purchase inexpensive used furniture.
Many apartments will have air-conditioners, but few will have any form of
heating. This isn't a problem except in January and February when it can get
chilly. Most people buy a cheap space heater.
¡@If foreign teachers plan to work for our branches, the employers will assist
in finding apartments. Otherwise, teachers locate apartments through locaters
or real estate agents who charge either NT$2-3,000 or 15 percent of your monthly
rent.
Exchange rates
1USD = 32.87NTD
1CAD = 21.43NTD
1GBP = 47.24NTD
1IEP = 37.24NTD
1AUD = 17.03NTD
1NZD = 13.84NTD
1ZAR = 4.37NTD
For the latest conversion
rates, please visit http://www.xe.com/ucc/full.shtml
¡@The sample budget per month is as follows:The sample budget per month is
as follows:
Calculation of net
income per month
Total salary without bonuses: NT$53,000-55,000
Sample budget per month
Rent: NT$10,000
Utilities: NT$650
Food: NT$9,000
Transportation: NT$1,600
Entertainment: NT$2,500
Total expenses: NT$23,750
Rent for a typical
three bedroom apartment
Taipei business district: NT$50,000-80,000
Taipei residential: NT$23,000-35,000
Taipei suburb: NT$12,000-18,000
Taichung residential: NT$12,000-25,000
Kaoshiung residential: NT$7,000-10,000
Cheap hostel: NT$6,000
Food (per meal)
Coffee shops: NT$220
Western restaurants: NT$400-1,000
Cheap Chinese: NT$60-70
Moderate Chinese: NT$100-150
Fine Chinese: NT$500-1,200
Fast food: NT$130
Cheap Western: NT$130-180
Moderate Western: NT$250-500
Monthly utilities
Gas: NT$500
Electricity: NT$500-1,000 (with air-conditioner)
Water: NT$250
Telephone: NT$500
Transportation (per
ride)
Bus: NT$15
MRT: NT$20-80
Taxi: NT$70 (minimum fare)
NT$5 (per additional km)
Gas for a scooter: NT$18 (per liter)
Second-hand scooter: NT$7,000-15,000
Bicycle: NT$ 500-1,000
Entertainment
Movie: NT$250
Concert: NT$200-2,000
Pub: NT$200-350
Tea house: NT$60-150
Study
Mandarin course:
NT$2,000-4,000
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