Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 40% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
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| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 21% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Taipei | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 200 NT$ ($7) | $23 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 142 NT$ ($4.72) | $11 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 162 NT$ ($5.42) | $7 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 99 NT$ ($3.31) | $1.19 | + 177% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 91 NT$ ($3.02) | $4.52 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 161 NT$ ($5.37) | $2.53 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 361 NT$ ($12) | $7 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 216 NT$ ($7) | $4.98 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 158 NT$ ($5.29) | $1.67 | + 216% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 79 NT$ ($2.64) | $5.18 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 943 NT$ ($31) | $15 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 47 NT$ ($1.58) | $2.74 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 NT$ ($1.04) | $2.09 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 55% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Taipei | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,255 NT$ ($1,510) | $3,235 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 31,557 NT$ ($1,053) | $2,590 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,519 NT$ ($117) | $162 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 35,360 NT$ ($1,180) | $2,406 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,311 NT$ ($611) | $1,853 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,894 NT$ ($63) | $124 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 628 NT$ ($21) | $61 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,890 NT$ ($497) | $260 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,128 NT$ ($138) | $108 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ ($7) | $15 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 383 NT$ ($13) | $29 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 8% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,272 NT$ ($76) | $54 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,581 NT$ ($53) | $46 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,951 NT$ ($98) | $100 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,494 NT$ ($117) | $169 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 38% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Taipei | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 813,394 NT$ ($27,137) | $24,022 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34 NT$ ($1.15) | $1.51 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,271 NT$ ($42) | $89 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 256 NT$ ($9) | $19 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 33% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Taipei | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 NT$ ($9) | $9 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 237 NT$ ($8) | $16 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,063 NT$ ($35) | $120 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ ($11) | $9 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 196 NT$ ($7) | $5.67 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 NT$ ($9) | $7 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ ($2.02) | $4.83 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 88 NT$ ($2.93) | $2.44 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 766 NT$ ($26) | $39 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 39% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Taipei | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,044 NT$ ($35) | $58 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 585 NT$ ($20) | $33 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,531 NT$ ($118) | $83 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,839 NT$ ($61) | $111 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ ($13) | $16 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 NT$ ($4.81) | $5.87 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 175 NT$ ($5.85) | $8 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,962 NT$ ($432) | $489 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 NT$ ($0.31) | $0.55 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,478 NT$ ($49) | $101 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 128 NT$ ($4.28) | $10 | - 57% | |
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TOTAL | - 40% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 731 prices entered by 132 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2022.
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