Cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 35% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 264 NT$ ($9) | $17 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 159 NT$ ($5.26) | $10 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 133 NT$ ($4.41) | $7 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 104 NT$ ($3.43) | $1.69 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 105 NT$ ($3.47) | $5.99 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 NT$ ($4.49) | $7 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 391 NT$ ($13) | $10 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 172 NT$ ($5.70) | $4.88 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 164 NT$ ($5.44) | $2.46 | + 122% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 NT$ ($1.87) | $3.30 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 684 NT$ ($23) | $16 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 NT$ ($2.29) | $2.45 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 NT$ ($1.02) | $4.34 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 43% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 46,798 NT$ ($1,551) | $2,550 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,886 NT$ ($858) | $1,846 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,208 NT$ ($239) | $274 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 27,234 NT$ ($902) | $1,691 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,326 NT$ ($607) | $1,289 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,787 NT$ ($59) | $142 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 791 NT$ ($26) | $41 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,126 NT$ ($501) | $450 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,090 NT$ ($136) | $132 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 241 NT$ ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 366 NT$ ($12) | $26 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 26% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,615 NT$ ($87) | $66 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,357 NT$ ($45) | $75 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,227 NT$ ($107) | $100 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,221 NT$ ($107) | $181 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 10% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 919,770 NT$ ($30,474) | $25,902 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34 NT$ ($1.14) | $1.02 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,352 NT$ ($45) | $43 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 258 NT$ ($9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 35% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 225 NT$ ($7) | $12 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 246 NT$ ($8) | $28 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 869 NT$ ($29) | $115 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 283 NT$ ($9) | $9 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ ($6) | $5.06 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 236 NT$ ($8) | $5.65 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 87 NT$ ($2.90) | $5.11 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 105 NT$ ($3.49) | $1.99 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 636 NT$ ($21) | $25 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 16% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,262 NT$ ($42) | $57 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 617 NT$ ($20) | $25 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,578 NT$ ($119) | $202 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,312 NT$ ($77) | $97 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 392 NT$ ($13) | $12 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 146 NT$ ($4.84) | $5.90 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 188 NT$ ($6) | $6 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,983 NT$ ($463) | $429 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ ($0.24) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,654 NT$ ($55) | $51 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 130 NT$ ($4.29) | $10 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 491 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,600 in Maui you would need to make just about $5,483 (165,502 NT$) in Taipei.
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