Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 47% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 19% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Taipei | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 198 NT$ (HK$51) | HK$89 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 144 NT$ (HK$37) | HK$44 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 143 NT$ (HK$37) | HK$50 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 98 NT$ (HK$25) | HK$22 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 103 NT$ (HK$26) | HK$32 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 115 NT$ (HK$29) | HK$24 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250 NT$ (HK$64) | HK$106 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 143 NT$ (HK$36) | HK$33 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 NT$ (HK$25) | HK$24 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (HK$12) | HK$16 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 453 NT$ (HK$116) | HK$153 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 49 NT$ (HK$12) | HK$17 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 NT$ (HK$15) | HK$20 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 70% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,393 NT$ (HK$11,580) | HK$45,583 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,338 NT$ (HK$7,739) | HK$28,143 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,752 NT$ (HK$702) | HK$1,623 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,074 NT$ (HK$5,121) | HK$24,696 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,066 NT$ (HK$3,333) | HK$17,400 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,835 NT$ (HK$468) | HK$824 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 788 NT$ (HK$201) | HK$225 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,450 NT$ (HK$4,452) | HK$4,866 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,363 NT$ (HK$1,113) | HK$1,523 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ (HK$51) | HK$90 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 502 NT$ (HK$128) | HK$97 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 19% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,404 NT$ (HK$613) | HK$675 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 986 NT$ (HK$251) | HK$354 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,799 NT$ (HK$714) | HK$578 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,604 NT$ (HK$919) | HK$1,220 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 34% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 904,934 NT$ (HK$230,850) | HK$234,952 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (HK$8) | HK$22 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,308 NT$ (HK$334) | HK$505 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 281 NT$ (HK$72) | HK$91 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 NT$ (HK$67) | HK$59 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 237 NT$ (HK$60) | HK$101 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,063 NT$ (HK$271) | HK$369 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (HK$83) | HK$67 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 NT$ (HK$51) | HK$45 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 NT$ (HK$65) | HK$44 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (HK$15) | HK$13 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 88 NT$ (HK$22) | HK$20 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 766 NT$ (HK$195) | HK$265 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 41% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Taipei | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,044 NT$ (HK$266) | HK$332 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 643 NT$ (HK$164) | HK$203 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,123 NT$ (HK$1,052) | HK$1,653 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,238 NT$ (HK$316) | HK$966 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 422 NT$ (HK$108) | HK$131 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (HK$27) | HK$47 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (HK$19) | HK$58 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,962 NT$ (HK$3,307) | HK$3,667 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.13 NT$ (HK$1.31) | HK$0.86 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,195 NT$ (HK$305) | HK$909 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 129 NT$ (HK$33) | HK$71 | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 47% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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