Cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan vs Aveiro, Portugal
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Food | + 61% | |||
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Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 61% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 194 NT$ (€5.83) | €8 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 152 NT$ (€4.57) | €6 | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 128 NT$ (€3.85) | €2.68 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (€2.82) | €0.66 | + 327% | |
12 eggs, large | 101 NT$ (€3.03) | €1.79 | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 147 NT$ (€4.40) | €1.13 | + 289% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 465 NT$ (€14) | €3.70 | + 276% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 155 NT$ (€4.63) | €1.20 | + 285% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 180 NT$ (€5.39) | €1.14 | + 372% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 NT$ (€1.92) | €1.12 | + 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 628 NT$ (€19) | €4.38 | + 329% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 59 NT$ (€1.78) | €1.81 | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 NT$ (€0.83) | €0.78 | + 6% | |
Housing | + 69% | |||
Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 69% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,886 NT$ (€1,346) | €593 | + 127% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,644 NT$ (€979) | €411 | + 138% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,526 NT$ (€136) | €113 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 27,496 NT$ (€824) | €435 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,127 NT$ (€543) | €342 | + 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,956 NT$ (€59) | €70 | - 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 735 NT$ (€22) | €18 | + 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | 14,890 NT$ (€446) | €405 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,128 NT$ (€124) | €91 | + 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ (€6) | €4.94 | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 383 NT$ (€11) | €7 | + 65% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 17% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,299 NT$ (€69) | €76 | - 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,189 NT$ (€36) | €27 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,201 NT$ (€96) | €93 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,531 NT$ (€106) | €67 | + 58% | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is about the same as in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 882,100 NT$ (€26,448) | €25,715 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 NT$ (€1.08) | €1.39 | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,326 NT$ (€40) | €33 | + 20% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 253 NT$ (€8) | €14 | - 44% | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 25% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 NT$ (€7) | €6 | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 240 NT$ (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 988 NT$ (€30) | €57 | - 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (€10) | €3.88 | + 152% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 179 NT$ (€5.36) | €3.81 | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 224 NT$ (€7) | €4.09 | + 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 84 NT$ (€2.53) | €1.05 | + 140% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 101 NT$ (€3.03) | €2.71 | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 679 NT$ (€20) | €11 | + 91% | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 28% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,262 NT$ (€38) | €25 | + 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 631 NT$ (€19) | €13 | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,811 NT$ (€114) | €41 | + 178% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,054 NT$ (€62) | €32 | + 94% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 382 NT$ (€11) | €4.96 | + 131% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 NT$ (€4.33) | €1.40 | + 209% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 174 NT$ (€5.22) | €2.57 | + 103% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,389 NT$ (€401) | €528 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (€0.22) | €0.24 | - 11% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,614 NT$ (€48) | €44 | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 130 NT$ (€3.91) | €4.44 | - 12% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €2,687 (89,616 NT$) in Taipei to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,000 in Aveiro.
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