Cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan vs Osh, Kyrgyzstan
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Food | + 240% | |||
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Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 240% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 194 NT$ (591 som) | 358 som | + 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 152 NT$ (463 som) | 153 som | + 202% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 128 NT$ (390 som) | 140 som | + 179% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (286 som) | 50 som | + 472% | |
12 eggs, large | 101 NT$ (307 som) | 99 som | + 209% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 147 NT$ (446 som) | 55 som | + 705% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 465 NT$ (1,413 som) | 173 som | + 719% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 155 NT$ (470 som) | 45 som | + 946% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 180 NT$ (546 som) | 41 som | + 1233% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 NT$ (194 som) | 71 som | + 176% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 628 NT$ (1,907 som) | 549 som | + 248% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 59 NT$ (180 som) | 77 som | + 134% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 NT$ (84 som) | 38 som | + 121% | |
Housing | + 264% | |||
Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 264% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,921 NT$ (136,505 som) | 29,882 som | + 357% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,644 NT$ (99,196 som) | 15,000 som | + 561% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,526 NT$ (13,754 som) | 2,882 som | + 377% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 27,496 NT$ (83,553 som) | 13,000 som | + 543% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,127 NT$ (55,083 som) | 11,000 som | + 401% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,956 NT$ (5,944 som) | 1,221 som | + 387% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 735 NT$ (2,235 som) | 1,756 som | + 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | 14,890 NT$ (45,247 som) | 25,076 som | + 80% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,128 NT$ (12,544 som) | 8,458 som | + 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ (611 som) | 551 som | + 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 383 NT$ (1,165 som) | 200 som | + 482% | |
Clothes | + 114% | |||
Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 114% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,299 NT$ (6,985 som) | 2,948 som | + 137% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,189 NT$ (3,613 som) | 2,000 som | + 81% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,201 NT$ (9,727 som) | 3,125 som | + 211% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,531 NT$ (10,731 som) | 4,000 som | + 168% | |
Transportation | + 262% | |||
Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 262% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 882,100 NT$ (2,680,491 som) | 550,000 som | + 387% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 NT$ (109 som) | 41 som | + 170% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,326 NT$ (4,028 som) | 809 som | + 398% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 253 NT$ (768 som) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 121% | |||
Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 121% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 NT$ (704 som) | 175 som | + 302% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 240 NT$ (729 som) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 988 NT$ (3,001 som) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (993 som) | 225 som | + 342% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 179 NT$ (543 som) | 225 som | + 141% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 224 NT$ (681 som) | 217 som | + 214% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 84 NT$ (256 som) | 67 som | + 285% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 101 NT$ (307 som) | 117 som | + 163% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 679 NT$ (2,062 som) | 183 som | + 1025% | |
Entertainment | + 146% | |||
Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 146% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,262 NT$ (3,835 som) | 633 som | + 505% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 636 NT$ (1,931 som) | 475 som | + 307% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,811 NT$ (11,581 som) | 5,000 som | + 132% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,054 NT$ (6,241 som) | 2,225 som | + 181% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 382 NT$ (1,160 som) | 317 som | + 266% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 NT$ (438 som) | 100 som | + 338% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 174 NT$ (529 som) | 105 som | + 404% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,389 NT$ (40,685 som) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (22 som) | 5.00 som | + 337% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,614 NT$ (4,905 som) | 3,375 som | + 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 130 NT$ (396 som) | 92 som | + 332% | |
TOTAL | + 211% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 211% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan)
For example, you would need at least 301,192 som (99,117 NT$) in Taipei to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 97,000 som in Osh.
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