Cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 58% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 130 NT$ (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 183 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 146 NT$ (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 100 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 143 NT$ (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 48 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 20 | + 236% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 101 NT$ (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 36 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 NT$ (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 17 | + 298% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 299 NT$ (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 64 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 149 NT$ (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 39 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 NT$ (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 21 | + 170% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51 NT$ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 24 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 432 NT$ (Mex$ 304) | Mex$ 244 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 59 NT$ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 27 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 52 NT$ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 14 | + 156% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 101% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,571 NT$ (Mex$ 31,415) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,093 NT$ (Mex$ 19,096) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,526 NT$ (Mex$ 3,190) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,744 NT$ (Mex$ 14,621) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,499 NT$ (Mex$ 10,219) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,956 NT$ (Mex$ 1,379) | Mex$ 770 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 620 NT$ (Mex$ 437) | Mex$ 351 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,890 NT$ (Mex$ 10,495) | Mex$ 8,035 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,128 NT$ (Mex$ 2,910) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 88 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 383 NT$ (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 54 | + 400% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 46% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,319 NT$ (Mex$ 1,634) | Mex$ 848 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 924 NT$ (Mex$ 651) | Mex$ 552 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,744 NT$ (Mex$ 1,934) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,385 NT$ (Mex$ 2,386) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 75% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 895,333 NT$ (Mex$ 631,055) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,272 NT$ (Mex$ 896) | Mex$ 424 | + 111% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 261 NT$ (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 283 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 138% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 138% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 NT$ (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 105 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 240 NT$ (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 137 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 988 NT$ (Mex$ 696) | Mex$ 517 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 58 | + 299% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 179 NT$ (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 43 | + 190% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 224 NT$ (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 36 | + 344% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 84 NT$ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 23 | + 158% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 101 NT$ (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 19 | + 268% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 679 NT$ (Mex$ 478) | Mex$ 87 | + 447% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 73% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,262 NT$ (Mex$ 889) | Mex$ 298 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 600 NT$ (Mex$ 423) | Mex$ 109 | + 289% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,811 NT$ (Mex$ 2,686) | Mex$ 675 | + 298% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 942 NT$ (Mex$ 664) | Mex$ 605 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 382 NT$ (Mex$ 269) | Mex$ 110 | + 145% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 101 NT$ (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 54 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 NT$ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 36 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,268 NT$ (Mex$ 9,352) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.98 NT$ (Mex$ 3.51) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,330 NT$ (Mex$ 937) | Mex$ 522 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 130 NT$ (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 53 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 463 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 79% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 80,407 (114,080 NT$) in Taipei to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 45,000 in Mazatlán.
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