- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Nigeria
- Taipei
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 25% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 NT$ (1,461 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 120 NT$ (1,461 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 122 NT$ (1,486 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 85 NT$ (1,039 ₦) | 710 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 NT$ (843 ₦) | 707 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 101 NT$ (1,227 ₦) | 987 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 359 NT$ (4,368 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 NT$ (1,286 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 NT$ (911 ₦) | 770 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 44 NT$ (532 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 NT$ (4,871 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 52 NT$ (631 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 NT$ (585 ₦) | 427 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 9% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 39,304 NT$ (478,622 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 23,478 NT$ (285,908 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,138 NT$ (26,039 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,845 NT$ (192,957 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,788 NT$ (119,199 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,069 NT$ (13,019 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 705 NT$ (8,585 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,378 NT$ (175,084 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,998 NT$ (36,506 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 191 NT$ (2,330 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 239 NT$ (2,908 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 80% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,576 NT$ (31,372 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 319% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,361 NT$ (16,575 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,719 NT$ (33,105 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,233 NT$ (39,374 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 55% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 NT$ (12,177,541 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 NT$ (326 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 NT$ (12,178 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 253 NT$ (3,079 ₦) | 3,181 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 80% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 185 NT$ (2,259 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 176 NT$ (2,140 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 500 NT$ (6,089 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 155 NT$ (1,884 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 122 NT$ (1,486 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 195 NT$ (2,377 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 NT$ (762 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 92 NT$ (1,124 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 296% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 569 NT$ (6,935 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 539% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 35% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 978 NT$ (11,907 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 600 NT$ (7,307 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,170 NT$ (38,600 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 865% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 NT$ (9,742 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 293 NT$ (3,566 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78 NT$ (951 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45 NT$ (548 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 18,289 NT$ (222,714 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 NT$ (77 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,470 NT$ (17,904 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 98 NT$ (1,187 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 248% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 813 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 25% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 1,834,728 ₦
(150,665 NT$)
in Taipei
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,470,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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