# \#comparison **URL:** https://tw.forumosa.com/tag/comparison/500.md [Latest](https://tw.forumosa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tw.forumosa.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://tw.forumosa.com/tags.md) --- ## [Is the Cost of Living Cheaper in the UK than in Taiwan?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/is-the-cost-of-living-cheaper-in-the-uk-than-in-taiwan/63546)
**Author:** [@Milkybar\_Kid](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Milkybar_Kid)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 5:17am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/is-the-cost-of-living-cheaper-in-the-uk-than-in-taiwan/63546 "2025-08-15T05:17:27Z")
Is the cost of living cheaper in the UK than in Taiwan? I know that this is the second negative post of the day for me but I am a bit bored this evening. I have just been onto the Asda website to compare prices of gene… --- ## [🇪🇺 Europe | Ukraine vs. Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/europe-ukraine-vs-taiwan/181929)
**Author:** [@OysterOmelet](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/OysterOmelet)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 8:54am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/europe-ukraine-vs-taiwan/181929 "2024-02-29T08:54:59Z")
I’m here in Odessa, Ukraine. Ukraine is by most measures a third world country. But I can’t really say Taiwan looks much better. Maybe I’m at the beach where it’s built for tourists. But I was just in Prague. Aside fr… --- ## [West Coast vs East Coast of Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/west-coast-vs-east-coast-of-taiwan/188150)
**Author:** [@livingintaiwan2020](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/livingintaiwan2020)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 3:55pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/west-coast-vs-east-coast-of-taiwan/188150 "2021-02-22T15:55:45Z")
Hi all, The west coast of Taiwan seems more developed and convenient but the east coast just looks like a way happier place to be. What do you guys think? --- ## [Forumosa vs. Taiwaneasy, Forumosa then vs. now](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/forumosa-vs-taiwaneasy-forumosa-then-vs-now/77635)
**Author:** [@Hokwongwei](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Hokwongwei)\ **Replies:** 1193\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 9:52am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/forumosa-vs-taiwaneasy-forumosa-then-vs-now/77635 "2020-08-16T09:52:46Z")
Seems like a sensitive topic, but here goes. Taiwanease and Forumosa seem strikingly similar, to the point that a lot of users go on both boards. Is there any substantial difference between the two? I’ve for whatever rea… --- ## [East vs West](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/east-vs-west/177099)
**Author:** [@drjobs](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/drjobs)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2020, 4:59am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/east-vs-west/177099 "2020-02-01T04:59:10Z")
Hello Forum, I’ve been binging on the discussions here way more than is healthy or sane, and will probably post a couple of Q’s, respecting your time and attention, of course. Depending on how my affairs in Europe unfo… --- ## [Teaching in Taiwan vs. teaching in China](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/teaching-in-taiwan-vs-teaching-in-china/59245)
**Author:** [@LURKER](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/LURKER)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 4:55am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/teaching-in-taiwan-vs-teaching-in-china/59245 "2019-12-06T04:55:25Z")
I’m a student in mainland China at the moment. I will be finished here in a matter of weeks, and will start teaching English. I’ve visited Taiwan before for a few weeks, and greatly prefer the environment Taiwan to where… --- ## [Cost comparisons 2014 vs 1974](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/cost-comparisons-2014-vs-1974/82987)
**Author:** [@tommy525](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tommy525)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2019, 6:00am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/cost-comparisons-2014-vs-1974/82987 "2019-12-04T06:00:06Z")
Bushiban wages in 2014 are 600nt/hour heading down to 500nt/hour?? I was told they were 450nt/hour back in 1974. Some price comparisons between 1974 and 2014 (jog your memories and other peoples memories dudes and du… --- ## [Western Parenting vs Eastern Parenting](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/western-parenting-vs-eastern-parenting/178805)
**Author:** [@ceptists](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/ceptists)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 11:08am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/western-parenting-vs-eastern-parenting/178805 "2019-10-25T11:08:29Z")
May I ask about the styles of Western Parenting vs Eastern Parenting of children and even pets? From what I have researched so far, Eastern Parenting are too strict too regimented in the teaching and evolution of their … --- ## [How Does This Vietnam Pay/Benefits Compare to Similar Job in Taiwan?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/how-does-this-vietnam-pay-benefits-compare-to-similar-job-in-taiwan/178908)
**Author:** [@tango42](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tango42)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 5:05pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/how-does-this-vietnam-pay-benefits-compare-to-similar-job-in-taiwan/178908 "2019-04-21T17:05:33Z")
“We are looking for qualified teachers for the coming school year, salary range: $2,200 – $3,000, in Hai Phong city, HCM city and Hanoi, Vietnam. please see as below: Requirement: Bachelor of Education/ Master of Edu… --- ## [Work Culture in Taiwan vs Japan vs South Korea vs (Hong Kong & China) vs Singapore vs Thailand](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/work-culture-in-taiwan-vs-japan-vs-south-korea-vs-hong-kong-china-vs-singapore-vs-thailand/178545)
**Author:** [@ceptists](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/ceptists)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2019, 9:37pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/work-culture-in-taiwan-vs-japan-vs-south-korea-vs-hong-kong-china-vs-singapore-vs-thailand/178545 "2019-04-08T21:37:53Z")
Hey all, I was studying some articles about the Japanese work culture yesterday as I was trying to find out more about hiring some talent scouts in Japan. An interesting article caught my eye… https://www.japantimes.co… --- ## [Salary in HK vs TW](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/salary-in-hk-vs-tw/174878)
**Author:** [@Flaminguppercut](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Flaminguppercut)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 2:56pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/salary-in-hk-vs-tw/174878 "2018-12-02T14:56:26Z")
Im currently living/working in TW, and have been negotiating with company in HK for last few months. Was offered a salary of 65k hkd per month, but am making decent salary here in TW of 140k twd per month. 65k hkd sounds… --- ## [China vs. Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/china-vs-taiwan/89180)
**Author:** [@SerpentChina](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/SerpentChina)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2018, 11:13pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/china-vs-taiwan/89180 "2018-08-15T23:13:18Z")
Discussing the difference between living / working in Taiwan vs. Mainland China, I’d like to know how accurate you think this video is Seriously interested in your opinions youtu.be/DJ\_KDw3y43M --- ## [Beijing vs. Tianjin](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/beijing-vs-tianjin/65762)
**Author:** [@Tert\_Card](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Tert_Card)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2011, 12:55am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/beijing-vs-tianjin/65762 "2011-07-04T00:55:15Z")
Hi all; Looks like I might be returning to Asia after four years in Canada. I’ve been offered jobs in Beijing and Tianjin. I’ve been to the former but not the latter. I know Beijing has more to offer in terms of nightlif… --- ## [Taiwan vs. the Rest of Asia for Living and Life in General](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwan-vs-the-rest-of-asia-for-living-and-life-in-general/65162)
**Author:** [@pgdaddy1](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/pgdaddy1)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2011, 8:05am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwan-vs-the-rest-of-asia-for-living-and-life-in-general/65162 "2011-05-29T08:05:55Z")
They are described as angry because they are angry. People who are not able to control their emotion have anger management issues. Or some foreigners simply don’t have any frustration. If there’s stupid news story in… --- ## [Taiwan vs. Japan!?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwan-vs-japan/57097)
**Author:** [@digitiger](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/digitiger)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2010, 7:56am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwan-vs-japan/57097 "2010-11-27T07:56:10Z")
Hello, I’m currently living in Japan (Kyoto). It’s okay in a lot of ways, but I’m thinking of moving to Taiwan for a number of reasons: I love studying (Mandarin) Chinese. The grammar seems pretty straightforward and … --- ## [Comparative salaries and net income: HK, Shanghai, Taipei](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/comparative-salaries-and-net-income-hk-shanghai-taipei/47708)
**Author:** [@Lord\_Lucan](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Lord_Lucan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2008, 8:19am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/comparative-salaries-and-net-income-hk-shanghai-taipei/47708 "2008-12-08T08:19:19Z")
I’ve posted this in here because it’s more to do with money than anything else. Let’s say you’re weighing up three options. I’m trying to form an opinion on local-hire expats for a headhunter friend of mine who’s got a …