Cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 84% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 194 NT$ ($7) | $9 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 152 NT$ ($5.46) | $4.54 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 128 NT$ ($4.60) | $1.41 | + 227% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ ($3.36) | $1.00 | + 236% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 101 NT$ ($3.61) | $1.63 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 147 NT$ ($5.26) | $1.00 | + 426% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 465 NT$ ($17) | $3.32 | + 401% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 155 NT$ ($5.53) | $0.96 | + 474% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 180 NT$ ($6) | $1.06 | + 507% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 NT$ ($2.29) | $1.19 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 628 NT$ ($22) | $14 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 59 NT$ ($2.12) | $1.73 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 NT$ ($0.99) | $1.00 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 57% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,886 NT$ ($1,606) | $420 | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,644 NT$ ($1,168) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,526 NT$ ($162) | $55 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 27,496 NT$ ($984) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,127 NT$ ($649) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,956 NT$ ($70) | $46 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 735 NT$ ($26) | $22 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,890 NT$ ($533) | $591 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,128 NT$ ($148) | $127 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ ($7) | $5.34 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 383 NT$ ($14) | $5.00 | + 174% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 60% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,299 NT$ ($82) | $43 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,189 NT$ ($43) | $27 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,201 NT$ ($115) | $127 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,531 NT$ ($126) | $41 | + 210% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 882,100 NT$ ($31,568) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 NT$ ($1.29) | $1.09 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,326 NT$ ($47) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 253 NT$ ($9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 59% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 NT$ ($8) | $9 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 240 NT$ ($9) | $20 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 988 NT$ ($35) | $20 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ ($12) | $1.77 | + 562% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 179 NT$ ($6) | $2.55 | + 151% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 224 NT$ ($8) | $2.30 | + 248% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 84 NT$ ($3.02) | $0.95 | + 217% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 101 NT$ ($3.61) | $0.91 | + 298% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 679 NT$ ($24) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 47% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,262 NT$ ($45) | $12 | + 284% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 631 NT$ ($23) | $11 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,811 NT$ ($136) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,054 NT$ ($74) | $18 | + 316% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 382 NT$ ($14) | $3.39 | + 303% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 NT$ ($5.16) | $2.73 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 174 NT$ ($6) | $1.00 | + 523% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,389 NT$ ($479) | $320 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ ($0.26) | $0.50 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,614 NT$ ($58) | $51 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 130 NT$ ($4.67) | $2.50 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 287 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 48% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $1,921 (53,665 NT$) in Taipei to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,300 in Quevedo.
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