Cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan vs Hamburg, Germany
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 5% more expensive than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 194 NT$ (€5.84) | €11 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 152 NT$ (€4.58) | €8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 128 NT$ (€3.86) | €3.85 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (€2.82) | €1.05 | + 168% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 101 NT$ (€3.03) | €3.86 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 147 NT$ (€4.41) | €2.97 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 465 NT$ (€14) | €5.28 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 155 NT$ (€4.64) | €2.70 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 180 NT$ (€5.40) | €1.67 | + 224% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 NT$ (€1.92) | €0.99 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 628 NT$ (€19) | €10 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 59 NT$ (€1.78) | €1.76 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 NT$ (€0.83) | €1.47 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 28% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,886 NT$ (€1,348) | €2,016 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,644 NT$ (€980) | €1,435 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,526 NT$ (€136) | €268 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 27,496 NT$ (€826) | €1,036 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,127 NT$ (€544) | €755 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,956 NT$ (€59) | €110 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 735 NT$ (€22) | €23 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,890 NT$ (€447) | €509 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,128 NT$ (€124) | €109 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ (€6) | €5.39 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 383 NT$ (€12) | €13 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 19% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,299 NT$ (€69) | €78 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,189 NT$ (€36) | €48 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,201 NT$ (€96) | €84 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,531 NT$ (€106) | €152 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 40% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 882,100 NT$ (€26,492) | €22,021 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 NT$ (€1.08) | €1.32 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,326 NT$ (€40) | €92 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 253 NT$ (€8) | €21 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 22% more expensive than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 NT$ (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 240 NT$ (€7) | €12 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 988 NT$ (€30) | €50 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (€10) | €3.69 | + 166% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 179 NT$ (€5.37) | €2.62 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 224 NT$ (€7) | €2.43 | + 177% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 84 NT$ (€2.53) | €1.51 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 101 NT$ (€3.03) | €1.63 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 679 NT$ (€20) | €24 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is about the same as in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,262 NT$ (€38) | €33 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 631 NT$ (€19) | €25 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,811 NT$ (€114) | €115 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,054 NT$ (€62) | €57 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 382 NT$ (€11) | €12 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 NT$ (€4.33) | €3.58 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 174 NT$ (€5.23) | €3.83 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,389 NT$ (€402) | €489 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (€0.22) | €0.11 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,614 NT$ (€48) | €55 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 130 NT$ (€3.92) | €7 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 590 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 19% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,900 in Hamburg you would need to make just about €4,752 (158,238 NT$) in Taipei.
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