Cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan vs Kuching, Malaysia
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| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 106% more expensive than in Kuching (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 194 NT$ (RM28) | RM13 | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 152 NT$ (RM22) | RM13 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 128 NT$ (RM19) | RM7 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (RM14) | RM5.83 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 101 NT$ (RM15) | RM6 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 147 NT$ (RM21) | RM4.75 | + 350% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 465 NT$ (RM68) | RM21 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 155 NT$ (RM22) | RM11 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 180 NT$ (RM26) | RM5.25 | + 398% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 NT$ (RM9) | RM9 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 628 NT$ (RM91) | RM70 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 59 NT$ (RM9) | RM3.88 | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 NT$ (RM4.02) | RM3.27 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 88% more expensive than in Kuching (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,921 NT$ (RM6,536) | RM2,785 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,644 NT$ (RM4,750) | RM1,570 | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,526 NT$ (RM659) | RM219 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 27,496 NT$ (RM4,001) | RM1,864 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,127 NT$ (RM2,637) | RM1,087 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,956 NT$ (RM285) | RM136 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 735 NT$ (RM107) | RM149 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,890 NT$ (RM2,167) | RM2,086 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,128 NT$ (RM601) | RM517 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ (RM29) | RM22 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 383 NT$ (RM56) | RM17 | + 227% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 44% more expensive than in Kuching (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,299 NT$ (RM334) | RM269 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,189 NT$ (RM173) | RM127 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,201 NT$ (RM466) | RM243 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,531 NT$ (RM514) | RM254 | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 13% more expensive than in Kuching (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 882,100 NT$ (RM128,349) | RM142,475 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 NT$ (RM5.24) | RM2.16 | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,326 NT$ (RM193) | RM154 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 253 NT$ (RM37) | RM65 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 141% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 141% more expensive than in Kuching (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 NT$ (RM34) | RM11 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 240 NT$ (RM35) | RM21 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 988 NT$ (RM144) | RM48 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (RM48) | RM17 | + 185% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 179 NT$ (RM26) | RM13 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 224 NT$ (RM33) | RM14 | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 84 NT$ (RM12) | RM5.31 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 101 NT$ (RM15) | RM5.62 | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 679 NT$ (RM99) | RM23 | + 332% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 116% more expensive than in Kuching (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,262 NT$ (RM184) | RM65 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 631 NT$ (RM92) | RM27 | + 240% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,811 NT$ (RM555) | RM69 | + 707% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,054 NT$ (RM299) | RM137 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 382 NT$ (RM56) | RM23 | + 138% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 NT$ (RM21) | RM14 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 174 NT$ (RM25) | RM13 | + 101% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,389 NT$ (RM1,948) | RM1,924 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (RM1.05) | RM0.29 | + 261% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,614 NT$ (RM235) | RM114 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 130 NT$ (RM19) | RM14 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 231 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 70% more expensive than in Kuching (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM14,104 (96,931 NT$) in Taipei to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RM8,300 in Kuching.
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