Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 51% more expensive than in Nogales (Mexico)
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Food | + 16% | |||
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Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 16% more expensive than in Nogales (Mexico) | ||||
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Taipei | Nogales | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 224 NT$ (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 151 | - 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 163 NT$ (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 88 | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 162 NT$ (Mex$ 102) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 97 NT$ (Mex$ 61) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 104 NT$ (Mex$ 65) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 161 NT$ (Mex$ 101) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 361 NT$ (Mex$ 226) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 216 NT$ (Mex$ 136) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 158 NT$ (Mex$ 99) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 79 NT$ (Mex$ 50) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 943 NT$ (Mex$ 591) | Mex$ 118 | + 399% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 47 NT$ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 35 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 NT$ (Mex$ 20) | - | - | |
Housing | + 108% | |||
Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 108% more expensive than in Nogales (Mexico) | ||||
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Taipei | Nogales | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 37,435 NT$ (Mex$ 23,448) | Mex$ 9,053 | + 159% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,115 NT$ (Mex$ 18,863) | Mex$ 5,385 | + 250% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,519 NT$ (Mex$ 2,204) | Mex$ 1,007 | + 119% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,439 NT$ (Mex$ 14,681) | Mex$ 5,641 | + 160% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,311 NT$ (Mex$ 11,470) | Mex$ 2,907 | + 295% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,894 NT$ (Mex$ 1,186) | Mex$ 708 | + 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 628 NT$ (Mex$ 393) | Mex$ 463 | - 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | 14,890 NT$ (Mex$ 9,327) | Mex$ 9,104 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,128 NT$ (Mex$ 2,586) | Mex$ 2,122 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 140 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 383 NT$ (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 55 | + 338% | |
Clothes | + 78% | |||
Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 78% more expensive than in Nogales (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,272 NT$ (Mex$ 1,423) | Mex$ 731 | + 95% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,581 NT$ (Mex$ 991) | Mex$ 547 | + 81% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,951 NT$ (Mex$ 1,849) | Mex$ 1,512 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,494 NT$ (Mex$ 2,189) | Mex$ 979 | + 124% | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 28% more expensive than in Nogales (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 933,328 NT$ (Mex$ 584,609) | Mex$ 223,478 | + 162% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 NT$ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 16 | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,282 NT$ (Mex$ 803) | Mex$ 790 | + 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 258 NT$ (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 221 | - 27% | |
Personal Care | + 81% | |||
Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 81% more expensive than in Nogales (Mexico) | ||||
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Taipei | Nogales | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 NT$ (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 108 | + 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 237 NT$ (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 176 | - 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,063 NT$ (Mex$ 666) | Mex$ 430 | + 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 63 | + 226% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 196 NT$ (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 55 | + 123% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 NT$ (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 58 | + 178% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 27 | + 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 88 NT$ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 37 | + 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 766 NT$ (Mex$ 480) | Mex$ 94 | + 410% | |
Entertainment | + 70% | |||
Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 70% more expensive than in Nogales (Mexico) | ||||
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Taipei | Nogales | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,044 NT$ (Mex$ 654) | Mex$ 166 | + 294% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 585 NT$ (Mex$ 366) | Mex$ 132 | + 177% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,531 NT$ (Mex$ 2,212) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,033 NT$ (Mex$ 1,273) | Mex$ 578 | + 120% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 422 NT$ (Mex$ 264) | Mex$ 78 | + 237% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 NT$ (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 60 | + 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 194 NT$ (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 37 | + 228% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,962 NT$ (Mex$ 8,119) | Mex$ 2,061 | + 294% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 NT$ (Mex$ 5.80) | Mex$ 6 | - 8% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,478 NT$ (Mex$ 926) | Mex$ 612 | + 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 128 NT$ (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 69 | + 17% | |
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TOTAL | + 51% |

These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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