Cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 43% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 130 NT$ ($4.59) | $19 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 146 NT$ ($5.15) | $9 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 143 NT$ ($5.05) | $7 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ ($3.33) | $1.69 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 101 NT$ ($3.57) | $6 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 NT$ ($3.41) | $7 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 299 NT$ ($11) | $10 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 149 NT$ ($5.27) | $4.89 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 NT$ ($2.84) | $2.41 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51 NT$ ($1.79) | $3.43 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 432 NT$ ($15) | $16 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 59 NT$ ($2.07) | $2.56 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 52 NT$ ($1.82) | $4.30 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 48% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,571 NT$ ($1,577) | $2,610 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,093 NT$ ($958) | $1,963 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,526 NT$ ($160) | $279 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,744 NT$ ($734) | $1,732 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,499 NT$ ($513) | $1,316 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,956 NT$ ($69) | $143 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 620 NT$ ($22) | $41 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,890 NT$ ($527) | $450 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,128 NT$ ($146) | $132 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ ($7) | $14 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 383 NT$ ($14) | $26 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 36% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,319 NT$ ($82) | $66 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 924 NT$ ($33) | $75 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,744 NT$ ($97) | $101 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,385 NT$ ($120) | $172 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 10% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 895,333 NT$ ($31,675) | $25,902 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ ($1.03) | $1.03 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,272 NT$ ($45) | $42 | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 261 NT$ ($9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 32% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 NT$ ($8) | $12 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 240 NT$ ($8) | $29 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 988 NT$ ($35) | $115 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ ($12) | $9 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 179 NT$ ($6) | $4.89 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 224 NT$ ($8) | $5.81 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 84 NT$ ($2.98) | $5.70 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 101 NT$ ($3.57) | $2.05 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 679 NT$ ($24) | $25 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 28% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,262 NT$ ($45) | $58 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 600 NT$ ($21) | $26 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,811 NT$ ($135) | $123 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 942 NT$ ($33) | $110 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 382 NT$ ($14) | $13 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 101 NT$ ($3.56) | $6 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 NT$ ($2.13) | $7 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,268 NT$ ($469) | $429 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.98 NT$ ($0.18) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,330 NT$ ($47) | $51 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 130 NT$ ($4.61) | $10 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 304 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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