Cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan vs Chiang Mai, Thailand
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| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 59% more expensive than in Chiang Mai (Thailand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 194 NT$ (209 ฿) | 154 ฿ | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 152 NT$ (164 ฿) | 189 ฿ | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 128 NT$ (138 ฿) | 44 ฿ | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (101 ฿) | 45 ฿ | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 101 NT$ (109 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 147 NT$ (158 ฿) | 40 ฿ | + 292% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 465 NT$ (501 ฿) | 330 ฿ | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 155 NT$ (167 ฿) | 82 ฿ | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 180 NT$ (194 ฿) | 57 ฿ | + 240% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 NT$ (69 ฿) | 55 ฿ | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 628 NT$ (676 ฿) | 630 ฿ | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 59 NT$ (64 ฿) | 38 ฿ | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 NT$ (30 ฿) | 38 ฿ | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 122% more expensive than in Chiang Mai (Thailand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,921 NT$ (48,413 ฿) | 19,773 ฿ | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,644 NT$ (35,181 ฿) | 12,571 ฿ | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,526 NT$ (4,878 ฿) | 1,943 ฿ | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 27,496 NT$ (29,633 ฿) | 12,528 ฿ | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,127 NT$ (19,536 ฿) | 7,928 ฿ | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,956 NT$ (2,108 ฿) | 1,450 ฿ | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 735 NT$ (793 ฿) | 507 ฿ | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,890 NT$ (16,047 ฿) | 11,542 ฿ | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,128 NT$ (4,449 ฿) | 2,758 ฿ | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ (217 ฿) | 245 ฿ | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 383 NT$ (413 ฿) | 137 ฿ | + 202% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 53% more expensive than in Chiang Mai (Thailand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,299 NT$ (2,477 ฿) | 1,645 ฿ | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,189 NT$ (1,281 ฿) | 894 ฿ | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,201 NT$ (3,450 ฿) | 2,120 ฿ | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,531 NT$ (3,806 ฿) | 1,850 ฿ | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 36% more expensive than in Chiang Mai (Thailand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 882,100 NT$ (950,659 ฿) | 725,884 ฿ | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 NT$ (39 ฿) | 26 ฿ | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,326 NT$ (1,429 ฿) | 1,057 ฿ | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 253 NT$ (272 ฿) | 212 ฿ | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 140% more expensive than in Chiang Mai (Thailand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 NT$ (250 ฿) | 44 ฿ | + 462% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 240 NT$ (259 ฿) | 123 ฿ | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 988 NT$ (1,064 ฿) | 498 ฿ | + 114% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (352 ฿) | 110 ฿ | + 219% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 179 NT$ (193 ฿) | 92 ฿ | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 224 NT$ (241 ฿) | 113 ฿ | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 84 NT$ (91 ฿) | 37 ฿ | + 146% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 101 NT$ (109 ฿) | 69 ฿ | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 679 NT$ (731 ฿) | 160 ฿ | + 358% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 83% more expensive than in Chiang Mai (Thailand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,262 NT$ (1,360 ฿) | 510 ฿ | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 636 NT$ (685 ฿) | 311 ฿ | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,811 NT$ (4,107 ฿) | 884 ฿ | + 364% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,054 NT$ (2,214 ฿) | 1,039 ฿ | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 382 NT$ (411 ฿) | 173 ฿ | + 138% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 NT$ (155 ฿) | 92 ฿ | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 174 NT$ (188 ฿) | 95 ฿ | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,389 NT$ (14,429 ฿) | 17,989 ฿ | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (8 ฿) | 1.48 ฿ | + 423% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,614 NT$ (1,739 ฿) | 1,411 ฿ | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 130 NT$ (140 ฿) | 109 ฿ | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 469 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 107,259 ฿ (99,523 NT$) in Taipei to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 62,000 ฿ in Chiang Mai.
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