Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 12% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand)
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| Food | + 29% | |||
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| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 29% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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| Taipei | Bangkok | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 189 NT$ (207 ฿) | 195 ฿ | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 166 NT$ (182 ฿) | 161 ฿ | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 131 NT$ (144 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 99 NT$ (108 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 113 NT$ (124 ฿) | 82 ฿ | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 131 NT$ (143 ฿) | 83 ฿ | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 255 NT$ (280 ฿) | 294 ฿ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 NT$ (183 ฿) | 79 ฿ | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 112 NT$ (123 ฿) | 53 ฿ | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48 NT$ (53 ฿) | 59 ฿ | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 677 NT$ (742 ฿) | 800 ฿ | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 57 NT$ (63 ฿) | 42 ฿ | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 NT$ (42 ฿) | 56 ฿ | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 10% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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| Taipei | Bangkok | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,866 NT$ (54,669 ฿) | 60,831 ฿ | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,563 NT$ (30,218 ฿) | 27,321 ฿ | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,043 NT$ (2,239 ฿) | 4,955 ฿ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,723 NT$ (33,682 ฿) | 26,744 ฿ | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,298 NT$ (17,868 ฿) | 13,569 ฿ | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,684 NT$ (1,846 ฿) | 1,849 ฿ | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 649 NT$ (711 ฿) | 395 ฿ | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,881 NT$ (16,314 ฿) | 8,599 ฿ | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,456 NT$ (4,885 ฿) | 2,476 ฿ | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 210 NT$ (231 ฿) | 181 ฿ | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 502 NT$ (551 ฿) | 300 ฿ | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 19% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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| Taipei | Bangkok | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,355 NT$ (2,582 ฿) | 1,997 ฿ | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,295 NT$ (1,420 ฿) | 1,283 ฿ | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,343 NT$ (2,568 ฿) | 2,402 ฿ | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,529 NT$ (3,869 ฿) | 2,860 ฿ | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 5% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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| Taipei | Bangkok | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 996,697 NT$ (1,092,715 ฿) | 881,128 ฿ | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (35 ฿) | 37 ฿ | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,244 NT$ (1,364 ฿) | 1,650 ฿ | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 284 NT$ (312 ฿) | 212 ฿ | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 53% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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| Taipei | Bangkok | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 NT$ (289 ฿) | 71 ฿ | + 306% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 237 NT$ (260 ฿) | 284 ฿ | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,063 NT$ (1,165 ฿) | 1,338 ฿ | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 342 NT$ (375 ฿) | 117 ฿ | + 221% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 NT$ (218 ฿) | 107 ฿ | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 NT$ (281 ฿) | 155 ฿ | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 NT$ (55 ฿) | 65 ฿ | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 88 NT$ (96 ฿) | 68 ฿ | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 667 NT$ (731 ฿) | 434 ฿ | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 9% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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| Taipei | Bangkok | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,075 NT$ (1,178 ฿) | 824 ฿ | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 575 NT$ (630 ฿) | 437 ฿ | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,123 NT$ (4,520 ฿) | 2,116 ฿ | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,694 NT$ (1,857 ฿) | 2,297 ฿ | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 392 NT$ (430 ฿) | 365 ฿ | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 135 NT$ (148 ฿) | 107 ฿ | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 184 NT$ (202 ฿) | 127 ฿ | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,158 NT$ (14,426 ฿) | 25,369 ฿ | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.13 NT$ (5.63 ฿) | 3.19 ฿ | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,381 NT$ (1,514 ฿) | 1,881 ฿ | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 127 NT$ (139 ฿) | 137 ฿ | + 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 264 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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