Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 18% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 18% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Taipei | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 189 NT$ (kr41) | kr125 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 156 NT$ (kr34) | kr72 | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 131 NT$ (kr28) | kr37 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 97 NT$ (kr21) | kr11 | + 97% | |
12 eggs, large | 113 NT$ (kr25) | kr31 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 131 NT$ (kr28) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 255 NT$ (kr55) | kr52 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 NT$ (kr36) | kr18 | + 101% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 112 NT$ (kr24) | kr11 | + 114% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48 NT$ (kr10) | kr13 | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 668 NT$ (kr145) | kr81 | + 78% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 57 NT$ (kr12) | kr19 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 NT$ (kr8) | - | - | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 7% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Taipei | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,866 NT$ (kr10,830) | kr10,293 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,563 NT$ (kr5,986) | kr7,078 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,043 NT$ (kr444) | kr1,303 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 26,802 NT$ (kr5,821) | kr6,025 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,298 NT$ (kr3,540) | kr4,137 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,684 NT$ (kr366) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 649 NT$ (kr141) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 14,881 NT$ (kr3,232) | kr3,019 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,456 NT$ (kr968) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 210 NT$ (kr46) | kr52 | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 502 NT$ (kr109) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 16% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,355 NT$ (kr512) | kr781 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,295 NT$ (kr281) | kr237 | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,343 NT$ (kr509) | kr597 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,529 NT$ (kr767) | kr1,050 | - 27% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 33% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 996,697 NT$ (kr216,474) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (kr7) | kr12 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,244 NT$ (kr270) | kr388 | - 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 261 NT$ (kr57) | kr266 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 NT$ (kr57) | kr58 | - 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 237 NT$ (kr51) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,063 NT$ (kr231) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 342 NT$ (kr74) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 NT$ (kr43) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 NT$ (kr56) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 NT$ (kr11) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 88 NT$ (kr19) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 667 NT$ (kr145) | kr181 | - 20% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 13% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Taipei | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,075 NT$ (kr233) | kr380 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 575 NT$ (kr125) | kr219 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,123 NT$ (kr895) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,694 NT$ (kr368) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 392 NT$ (kr85) | kr73 | + 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 135 NT$ (kr29) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 184 NT$ (kr40) | kr33 | + 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,158 NT$ (kr2,858) | kr2,962 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.13 NT$ (kr1.12) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,381 NT$ (kr300) | kr255 | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 127 NT$ (kr28) | kr47 | - 42% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on February 16, 2025.
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