Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 45% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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| Food | - 22% | |||
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| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 22% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Taipei | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 190 NT$ (HK$46) | HK$81 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 138 NT$ (HK$34) | HK$45 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 121 NT$ (HK$30) | HK$42 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ (HK$22) | HK$25 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 111 NT$ (HK$27) | HK$34 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 131 NT$ (HK$32) | HK$23 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 255 NT$ (HK$62) | HK$103 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 165 NT$ (HK$40) | HK$31 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 112 NT$ (HK$27) | HK$30 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 46 NT$ (HK$11) | HK$15 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 668 NT$ (HK$162) | HK$165 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 57 NT$ (HK$14) | HK$18 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 NT$ (HK$9) | HK$20 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 67% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Taipei | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,384 NT$ (HK$12,749) | HK$41,626 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,970 NT$ (HK$7,537) | HK$26,758 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,043 NT$ (HK$497) | HK$1,423 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,964 NT$ (HK$4,859) | HK$22,809 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,776 NT$ (HK$3,596) | HK$15,113 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,684 NT$ (HK$410) | HK$969 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 649 NT$ (HK$158) | HK$174 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,881 NT$ (HK$3,622) | HK$4,231 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,456 NT$ (HK$1,084) | HK$1,167 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 210 NT$ (HK$51) | HK$92 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 502 NT$ (HK$122) | HK$98 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 13% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Taipei | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,355 NT$ (HK$573) | HK$698 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,295 NT$ (HK$315) | HK$340 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,343 NT$ (HK$570) | HK$716 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,529 NT$ (HK$859) | HK$992 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 40% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 895,356 NT$ (HK$217,904) | HK$259,374 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (HK$8) | HK$24 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,254 NT$ (HK$305) | HK$468 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 261 NT$ (HK$64) | HK$102 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 11% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 NT$ (HK$64) | HK$48 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 237 NT$ (HK$58) | HK$118 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,063 NT$ (HK$259) | HK$464 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 342 NT$ (HK$83) | HK$67 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 NT$ (HK$48) | HK$40 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 NT$ (HK$62) | HK$46 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 NT$ (HK$12) | HK$15 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 88 NT$ (HK$21) | HK$21 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 667 NT$ (HK$162) | HK$270 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 27% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Taipei | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,075 NT$ (HK$262) | HK$384 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 575 NT$ (HK$140) | HK$196 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,123 NT$ (HK$1,003) | HK$1,069 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,694 NT$ (HK$412) | HK$713 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 392 NT$ (HK$95) | HK$139 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 135 NT$ (HK$33) | HK$42 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 184 NT$ (HK$45) | HK$52 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,158 NT$ (HK$3,202) | HK$3,667 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.13 NT$ (HK$1.25) | HK$0.86 | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,381 NT$ (HK$336) | HK$642 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 131 NT$ (HK$32) | HK$87 | - 63% | |
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TOTAL | - 45% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 420 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 07, 2024.
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