Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 115% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru)
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| Food | + 150% | |||
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| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 150% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Taipei | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 224 NT$ (S/. 29) | S/. 21 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 163 NT$ (S/. 21) | S/. 15 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 162 NT$ (S/. 21) | S/. 7 | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 97 NT$ (S/. 12) | S/. 5.02 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 104 NT$ (S/. 13) | S/. 5.51 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 161 NT$ (S/. 21) | S/. 3.26 | + 533% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 361 NT$ (S/. 46) | S/. 10 | + 379% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 216 NT$ (S/. 28) | S/. 4.64 | + 498% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 158 NT$ (S/. 20) | S/. 2.34 | + 767% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 79 NT$ (S/. 10) | S/. 6 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 943 NT$ (S/. 121) | S/. 30 | + 298% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 47 NT$ (S/. 6) | S/. 8 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 NT$ (S/. 3.99) | S/. 1.70 | + 135% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 112% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Taipei | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 37,435 NT$ (S/. 4,796) | S/. 2,013 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,115 NT$ (S/. 3,859) | S/. 883 | + 337% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,519 NT$ (S/. 451) | S/. 123 | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,439 NT$ (S/. 3,003) | S/. 1,284 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,311 NT$ (S/. 2,346) | S/. 867 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,894 NT$ (S/. 243) | S/. 83 | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 628 NT$ (S/. 80) | S/. 68 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,890 NT$ (S/. 1,908) | S/. 1,261 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,128 NT$ (S/. 529) | S/. 413 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ (S/. 26) | S/. 29 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 383 NT$ (S/. 49) | S/. 17 | + 183% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 108% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Taipei | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,272 NT$ (S/. 291) | S/. 154 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,581 NT$ (S/. 203) | S/. 88 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,951 NT$ (S/. 378) | S/. 209 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,494 NT$ (S/. 448) | S/. 248 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 106% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Taipei | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 933,328 NT$ (S/. 119,587) | S/. 39,581 | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 NT$ (S/. 4.14) | S/. 4.34 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,282 NT$ (S/. 164) | S/. 70 | + 135% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 257 NT$ (S/. 33) | S/. 27 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 115% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Taipei | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 NT$ (S/. 34) | S/. 7 | + 359% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 237 NT$ (S/. 30) | S/. 26 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,063 NT$ (S/. 136) | S/. 64 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (S/. 42) | S/. 24 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 196 NT$ (S/. 25) | S/. 11 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 NT$ (S/. 33) | S/. 15 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (S/. 8) | S/. 4.45 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 88 NT$ (S/. 11) | S/. 5.58 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 766 NT$ (S/. 98) | S/. 21 | + 378% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 92% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Taipei | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,044 NT$ (S/. 134) | S/. 45 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 585 NT$ (S/. 75) | S/. 27 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,531 NT$ (S/. 452) | S/. 97 | + 364% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,033 NT$ (S/. 260) | S/. 84 | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 422 NT$ (S/. 54) | S/. 28 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 NT$ (S/. 18) | S/. 14 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 194 NT$ (S/. 25) | S/. 5.71 | + 336% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,962 NT$ (S/. 1,661) | S/. 1,969 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 NT$ (S/. 1.19) | S/. 0.61 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,478 NT$ (S/. 189) | S/. 120 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 128 NT$ (S/. 16) | S/. 12 | + 36% | |
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TOTAL | + 115% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 358 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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