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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 12% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 254 NT$ ($8) | $15 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 153 NT$ ($5.02) | $8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 133 NT$ ($4.35) | $4.99 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 103 NT$ ($3.36) | $0.95 | + 253% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 106 NT$ ($3.48) | $4.26 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 NT$ ($4.44) | $3.26 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 391 NT$ ($13) | $6 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 172 NT$ ($5.63) | $3.44 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 164 NT$ ($5.37) | $1.60 | + 235% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 NT$ ($1.85) | $3.60 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 684 NT$ ($22) | $15 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 69 NT$ ($2.27) | $2.08 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 NT$ ($1.03) | $2.59 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 50% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 46,798 NT$ ($1,532) | $2,891 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,886 NT$ ($847) | $2,252 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,208 NT$ ($236) | $180 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 27,234 NT$ ($891) | $2,216 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 14,072 NT$ ($461) | $1,580 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,787 NT$ ($58) | $111 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 791 NT$ ($26) | $44 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 15,126 NT$ ($495) | $367 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,090 NT$ ($134) | $134 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 241 NT$ ($8) | $9 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 366 NT$ ($12) | $24 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 8% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,615 NT$ ($86) | $45 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,357 NT$ ($44) | $47 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,227 NT$ ($106) | $95 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,221 NT$ ($105) | $121 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 30% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 919,770 NT$ ($30,103) | $22,638 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34 NT$ ($1.10) | $1.00 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,404 NT$ ($46) | $93 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 260 NT$ ($8) | $14 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 28% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 225 NT$ ($7) | $8 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 246 NT$ ($8) | $25 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 869 NT$ ($28) | $128 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 283 NT$ ($9) | $7 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ ($6.00) | $3.57 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 236 NT$ ($8) | $4.90 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 87 NT$ ($2.86) | $4.05 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 105 NT$ ($3.45) | $1.87 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 636 NT$ ($21) | $26 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 14% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 974 NT$ ($32) | $49 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 656 NT$ ($21) | $29 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,578 NT$ ($117) | $212 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,483 NT$ ($81) | $81 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 397 NT$ ($13) | $13 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 152 NT$ ($4.98) | $4.86 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 183 NT$ ($5.99) | $7 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,880 NT$ ($454) | $548 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ ($0.24) | $0.18 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,668 NT$ ($55) | $53 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 130 NT$ ($4.24) | $8 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2019.
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