Cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan vs Lisbon, Portugal
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| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 35% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 194 NT$ (€5.80) | €9 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 152 NT$ (€4.55) | €7 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 128 NT$ (€3.83) | €2.85 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (€2.80) | €0.89 | + 216% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 101 NT$ (€3.01) | €2.22 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 147 NT$ (€4.38) | €1.48 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 465 NT$ (€14) | €5.34 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 155 NT$ (€4.61) | €1.46 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 180 NT$ (€5.36) | €1.23 | + 334% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 NT$ (€1.91) | €0.97 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 628 NT$ (€19) | €4.39 | + 326% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 59 NT$ (€1.77) | €2.03 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 NT$ (€0.82) | €1.21 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is about the same as in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,921 NT$ (€1,339) | €1,265 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,644 NT$ (€973) | €863 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,526 NT$ (€135) | €116 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 27,496 NT$ (€820) | €843 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,127 NT$ (€541) | €567 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,956 NT$ (€58) | €83 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 735 NT$ (€22) | €32 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,890 NT$ (€444) | €434 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,128 NT$ (€123) | €118 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ (€6.00) | €9 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 383 NT$ (€11) | €11 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 10% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,299 NT$ (€69) | €73 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,189 NT$ (€35) | €31 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,201 NT$ (€95) | €86 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,531 NT$ (€105) | €83 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 9% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 882,100 NT$ (€26,302) | €25,388 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 NT$ (€1.07) | €1.48 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,326 NT$ (€40) | €40 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 253 NT$ (€8) | €15 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 25% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 NT$ (€7) | €5.02 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 240 NT$ (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 988 NT$ (€29) | €51 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (€10) | €3.41 | + 186% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 179 NT$ (€5.33) | €3.67 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 224 NT$ (€7) | €3.49 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 84 NT$ (€2.52) | €1.47 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 101 NT$ (€3.01) | €2.26 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 679 NT$ (€20) | €16 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 27% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,262 NT$ (€38) | €32 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 631 NT$ (€19) | €14 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,811 NT$ (€114) | €44 | + 156% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,054 NT$ (€61) | €43 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 382 NT$ (€11) | €9 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 NT$ (€4.30) | €3.22 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 174 NT$ (€5.19) | €1.60 | + 225% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,389 NT$ (€399) | €515 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (€0.21) | €0.12 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,614 NT$ (€48) | €46 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 130 NT$ (€3.89) | €5.19 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,072 prices entered by 162 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €4,016 (134,688 NT$) in Taipei to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,700 in Lisbon.
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