- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Sudan
- Taipei
- Al-Fashir
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan compared to Al-Fashir, Sudan

Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 NT$ (73 Pound) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 120 NT$ (73 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 122 NT$ (74 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 85 NT$ (52 Pound) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 69 NT$ (42 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 101 NT$ (61 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 359 NT$ (218 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 NT$ (64 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 NT$ (45 Pound) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 44 NT$ (27 Pound) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 NT$ (243 Pound) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 52 NT$ (31 Pound) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 NT$ (29 Pound) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 39,304 NT$ (23,872 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 23,478 NT$ (14,260 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,138 NT$ (1,299 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,845 NT$ (9,624 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,788 NT$ (5,945 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,069 NT$ (649 Pound) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 705 NT$ (428 Pound) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 14,378 NT$ (8,733 Pound) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,998 NT$ (1,821 Pound) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 191 NT$ (116 Pound) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 239 NT$ (145 Pound) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,576 NT$ (1,565 Pound) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,361 NT$ (827 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,719 NT$ (1,651 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,233 NT$ (1,964 Pound) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 48% | |||
Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 48% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 NT$ (607,371 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 NT$ (16 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 NT$ (607 Pound) | 100 Pound | + 507% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 253 NT$ (154 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 185 NT$ (113 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 176 NT$ (107 Pound) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 500 NT$ (304 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 155 NT$ (94 Pound) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 122 NT$ (74 Pound) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 195 NT$ (119 Pound) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 NT$ (38 Pound) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 92 NT$ (56 Pound) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 569 NT$ (346 Pound) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 978 NT$ (594 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 600 NT$ (364 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,170 NT$ (1,925 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 NT$ (486 Pound) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 293 NT$ (178 Pound) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78 NT$ (47 Pound) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45 NT$ (27 Pound) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 18,289 NT$ (11,108 Pound) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 NT$ (3.86 Pound) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,470 NT$ (893 Pound) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 98 NT$ (59 Pound) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 48% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 48% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan)
For example, you would need at least 99,445 Pound
(163,731 NT$)
in Taipei
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
67,000 Pound
in Al-Fashir.
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