- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Nigeria
- Taipei
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 23% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 NT$ (1,418 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 120 NT$ (1,418 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 122 NT$ (1,442 ₦) | 1,193 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 85 NT$ (1,008 ₦) | 712 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 NT$ (818 ₦) | 600 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 101 NT$ (1,190 ₦) | 871 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 359 NT$ (4,238 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 NT$ (1,248 ₦) | 1,280 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 NT$ (884 ₦) | 821 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 44 NT$ (517 ₦) | 350 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 NT$ (4,727 ₦) | 1,977 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 52 NT$ (612 ₦) | 490 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 NT$ (568 ₦) | 412 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 12% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 39,304 NT$ (464,457 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 23,478 NT$ (277,446 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,138 NT$ (25,268 ₦) | 27,881 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,845 NT$ (187,246 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,788 NT$ (115,672 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,069 NT$ (12,634 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 705 NT$ (8,331 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,378 NT$ (169,902 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,998 NT$ (35,426 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188 NT$ (2,226 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 255 NT$ (3,008 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 75% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,576 NT$ (30,443 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 306% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,361 NT$ (16,084 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,719 NT$ (32,125 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,233 NT$ (38,209 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 50% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 NT$ (11,817,132 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 NT$ (317 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 NT$ (11,817 ₦) | 12,253 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 247 NT$ (2,917 ₦) | 2,801 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 91% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 185 NT$ (2,192 ₦) | 1,267 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 176 NT$ (2,076 ₦) | 2,579 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 NT$ (11,817 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 176 NT$ (2,085 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 122 NT$ (1,442 ₦) | 656 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 195 NT$ (2,307 ₦) | 1,105 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 67 NT$ (792 ₦) | 344 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 92 NT$ (1,091 ₦) | 291 ₦ | + 274% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 NT$ (5,412 ₦) | 1,076 ₦ | + 403% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 43% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,044 NT$ (12,342 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 600 NT$ (7,090 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,170 NT$ (37,457 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 836% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 NT$ (9,454 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 293 NT$ (3,461 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78 NT$ (923 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45 NT$ (532 ₦) | 515 ₦ | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 17,733 NT$ (209,557 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 NT$ (75 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 276% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,470 NT$ (17,374 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 98 NT$ (1,152 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 207% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 824 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
11.817
NGN
/
TWD
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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 2,169,000 ₦
(183,547 NT$)
in Taipei
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,740,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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