Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 30% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 22% | |||
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| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 22% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Taipei | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 189 NT$ (kr41) | kr150 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 166 NT$ (kr36) | kr85 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 131 NT$ (kr29) | kr38 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 99 NT$ (kr22) | kr14 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 113 NT$ (kr25) | kr32 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 131 NT$ (kr29) | kr20 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 255 NT$ (kr56) | kr43 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 NT$ (kr37) | kr17 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 112 NT$ (kr25) | kr13 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48 NT$ (kr11) | kr9 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 677 NT$ (kr148) | kr81 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 57 NT$ (kr12) | kr20 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 NT$ (kr8) | kr10 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 26% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Taipei | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,866 NT$ (kr10,910) | kr12,078 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,563 NT$ (kr6,030) | kr10,088 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,043 NT$ (kr447) | kr797 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,723 NT$ (kr6,721) | kr8,998 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,298 NT$ (kr3,566) | kr6,853 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,684 NT$ (kr368) | kr621 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 649 NT$ (kr142) | kr164 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,881 NT$ (kr3,256) | kr2,390 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,456 NT$ (kr975) | kr488 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 210 NT$ (kr46) | kr43 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 502 NT$ (kr110) | kr230 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 16% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Taipei | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,355 NT$ (kr515) | kr622 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,295 NT$ (kr283) | kr294 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,343 NT$ (kr513) | kr789 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,529 NT$ (kr772) | kr1,009 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 48% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Taipei | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 996,697 NT$ (kr218,055) | kr314,482 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (kr7) | kr15 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,244 NT$ (kr272) | kr467 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 284 NT$ (kr62) | kr407 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Taipei | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 NT$ (kr58) | kr37 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 237 NT$ (kr52) | kr82 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,063 NT$ (kr232) | kr500 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 342 NT$ (kr75) | kr37 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 NT$ (kr44) | kr31 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 NT$ (kr56) | kr18 | + 207% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 NT$ (kr11) | kr12 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 88 NT$ (kr19) | kr17 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 667 NT$ (kr146) | kr202 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 13% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Taipei | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,075 NT$ (kr235) | kr297 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 575 NT$ (kr126) | kr209 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,123 NT$ (kr902) | kr455 | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,694 NT$ (kr371) | kr541 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 392 NT$ (kr86) | kr77 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 135 NT$ (kr29) | kr49 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 184 NT$ (kr40) | kr42 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,158 NT$ (kr2,879) | kr3,632 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.13 NT$ (kr1.12) | kr0.88 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,381 NT$ (kr302) | kr211 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 140 NT$ (kr31) | kr54 | - 44% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 109 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
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