Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 11% cheaper than in Florence (Italy)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 6% cheaper than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| Taipei | Florence | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 191 NT$ (€5.83) | €15 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 NT$ (€4.57) | €8 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 143 NT$ (€4.37) | €4.90 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 98 NT$ (€2.98) | €1.27 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 103 NT$ (€3.15) | €3.40 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 115 NT$ (€3.50) | €2.43 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250 NT$ (€8) | €7 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 143 NT$ (€4.34) | €2.49 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 NT$ (€2.94) | €1.79 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (€1.48) | €1.24 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 453 NT$ (€14) | €7 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 49 NT$ (€1.49) | €1.81 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 NT$ (€1.83) | €1.25 | + 46% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 12% cheaper than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| Taipei | Florence | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,393 NT$ (€1,383) | €1,307 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,808 NT$ (€908) | €1,060 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,297 NT$ (€100) | €160 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,074 NT$ (€611) | €879 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,066 NT$ (€398) | €678 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,835 NT$ (€56) | €95 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 788 NT$ (€24) | €26 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,450 NT$ (€532) | €350 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,363 NT$ (€133) | €113 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 502 NT$ (€15) | €10 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 8% cheaper than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,404 NT$ (€73) | €66 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 986 NT$ (€30) | €36 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,868 NT$ (€87) | €87 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,604 NT$ (€110) | €124 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 11% cheaper than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 904,934 NT$ (€27,565) | €25,044 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (€0.96) | €1.68 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,308 NT$ (€40) | €40 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 282 NT$ (€9) | €20 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 13% more expensive than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 NT$ (€8) | €8 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 237 NT$ (€7) | €11 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,063 NT$ (€32) | €69 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (€10) | €7 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 196 NT$ (€5.97) | €3.00 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 NT$ (€8) | €2.98 | + 162% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (€1.85) | €1.58 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 88 NT$ (€2.68) | €2.43 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 766 NT$ (€23) | €19 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 24% cheaper than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| Taipei | Florence | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,044 NT$ (€32) | €37 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 643 NT$ (€20) | €17 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,531 NT$ (€108) | €112 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,238 NT$ (€38) | €82 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 422 NT$ (€13) | €9 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (€3.17) | €1.60 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 69 NT$ (€2.10) | €5.06 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,962 NT$ (€395) | €493 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.13 NT$ (€0.16) | €0.15 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,195 NT$ (€36) | €58 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 130 NT$ (€3.97) | €5.29 | - 25% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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