Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 35% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 31% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 198 NT$ (€5.76) | €20 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 149 NT$ (€4.34) | €11 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 131 NT$ (€3.81) | €5.40 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 NT$ (€2.76) | €1.30 | + 113% | |
12 eggs, large | 121 NT$ (€3.51) | €4.00 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 112 NT$ (€3.24) | €3.73 | - 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 241 NT$ (€7) | €9 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 142 NT$ (€4.13) | €2.60 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 95 NT$ (€2.77) | €3.02 | - 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (€1.41) | €1.65 | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 436 NT$ (€13) | €8 | + 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 55 NT$ (€1.60) | €1.96 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 NT$ (€1.69) | €2.16 | - 22% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 54% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 51,114 NT$ (€1,483) | €2,582 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,970 NT$ (€899) | €2,196 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,320 NT$ (€67) | €244 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,964 NT$ (€579) | €1,662 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,776 NT$ (€429) | €1,331 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,979 NT$ (€57) | €236 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 765 NT$ (€22) | €48 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | 17,450 NT$ (€506) | €535 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,363 NT$ (€127) | €178 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ (€5.84) | €10 | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 502 NT$ (€15) | €18 | - 20% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 12% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,404 NT$ (€70) | €69 | + 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 986 NT$ (€29) | €34 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,666 NT$ (€77) | €99 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,604 NT$ (€105) | €116 | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 19% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 939,950 NT$ (€27,277) | €30,446 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (€0.90) | €1.54 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,308 NT$ (€38) | €38 | + 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 267 NT$ (€8) | €27 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 8% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 NT$ (€8) | €7 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 237 NT$ (€7) | €15 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,063 NT$ (€31) | €49 | - 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 342 NT$ (€10) | €4.84 | + 105% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 NT$ (€5.78) | €4.22 | + 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 NT$ (€7) | €3.84 | + 94% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (€1.76) | €2.36 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 88 NT$ (€2.55) | €2.74 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 667 NT$ (€19) | €35 | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 30% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,044 NT$ (€30) | €56 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 643 NT$ (€19) | €24 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,123 NT$ (€120) | €72 | + 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,238 NT$ (€36) | €81 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 422 NT$ (€12) | €13 | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (€3.02) | €3.66 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (€2.14) | €5.84 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,962 NT$ (€376) | €511 | - 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.13 NT$ (€0.15) | €0.13 | + 16% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,195 NT$ (€35) | €40 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 133 NT$ (€3.87) | €5.67 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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