Cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan vs Aarhus, Denmark
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 7% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 264 NT$ (kr59) | kr131 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 159 NT$ (kr36) | kr76 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 133 NT$ (kr30) | kr36 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 104 NT$ (kr23) | kr9 | + 164% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 105 NT$ (kr24) | kr27 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 NT$ (kr30) | kr19 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 391 NT$ (kr88) | kr47 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 172 NT$ (kr39) | kr16 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 164 NT$ (kr37) | kr11 | + 239% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 NT$ (kr13) | kr10 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 684 NT$ (kr154) | kr73 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 NT$ (kr16) | kr20 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 NT$ (kr7) | kr12 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 19% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 46,798 NT$ (kr10,527) | kr11,838 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,886 NT$ (kr5,823) | kr10,086 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,208 NT$ (kr1,621) | kr890 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 27,234 NT$ (kr6,126) | kr7,626 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,072 NT$ (kr3,165) | kr5,660 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,787 NT$ (kr402) | kr821 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 791 NT$ (kr178) | kr160 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,126 NT$ (kr3,402) | kr3,229 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,090 NT$ (kr920) | kr861 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 241 NT$ (kr54) | kr72 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 366 NT$ (kr82) | kr158 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 16% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,615 NT$ (kr588) | kr804 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,357 NT$ (kr305) | kr316 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,227 NT$ (kr726) | kr945 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,221 NT$ (kr724) | kr1,033 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 33% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 919,770 NT$ (kr206,896) | kr234,508 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34 NT$ (kr8) | kr11 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,352 NT$ (kr304) | kr504 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 258 NT$ (kr58) | kr176 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 225 NT$ (kr51) | kr45 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 246 NT$ (kr55) | kr121 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 869 NT$ (kr196) | kr449 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 283 NT$ (kr64) | kr39 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (kr41) | kr31 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 236 NT$ (kr53) | kr30 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 87 NT$ (kr20) | kr10 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 105 NT$ (kr24) | kr15 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 636 NT$ (kr143) | kr244 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 9% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,262 NT$ (kr284) | kr427 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 617 NT$ (kr139) | kr211 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,578 NT$ (kr805) | kr623 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,312 NT$ (kr520) | kr629 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 392 NT$ (kr88) | kr80 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 146 NT$ (kr33) | kr41 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 188 NT$ (kr42) | kr43 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,880 NT$ (kr3,122) | kr3,794 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (kr1.62) | kr0.98 | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,668 NT$ (kr375) | kr246 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 130 NT$ (kr29) | kr43 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 615 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr33,000 in Aarhus you would need to make just about kr27,208 (120,954 NT$) in Taipei.
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