Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 25% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile)
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| Food | + 36% | |||
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| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 36% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Taipei | Santiago | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 130 NT$ (CH$3,451) | CH$9,281 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 146 NT$ (CH$3,871) | CH$4,897 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 145 NT$ (CH$3,853) | CH$1,859 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (CH$2,503) | CH$840 | + 198% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 101 NT$ (CH$2,683) | CH$2,252 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 NT$ (CH$2,564) | CH$1,168 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 299 NT$ (CH$7,955) | CH$3,884 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 149 NT$ (CH$3,959) | CH$1,273 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 NT$ (CH$2,134) | CH$768 | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51 NT$ (CH$1,345) | CH$955 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 432 NT$ (CH$11,476) | CH$4,824 | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 59 NT$ (CH$1,556) | CH$1,595 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 52 NT$ (CH$1,369) | CH$430 | + 218% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 41% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Taipei | Santiago | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,571 NT$ (CH$1,184,573) | CH$770,995 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,093 NT$ (CH$720,048) | CH$491,548 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,526 NT$ (CH$120,294) | CH$57,596 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,744 NT$ (CH$551,326) | CH$496,140 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,499 NT$ (CH$385,335) | CH$311,878 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,956 NT$ (CH$51,983) | CH$40,605 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 620 NT$ (CH$16,467) | CH$14,858 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,890 NT$ (CH$395,737) | CH$237,083 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,128 NT$ (CH$109,714) | CH$64,008 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ (CH$5,347) | CH$7,680 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 383 NT$ (CH$10,186) | CH$4,625 | + 120% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 36% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,319 NT$ (CH$61,623) | CH$37,671 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 924 NT$ (CH$24,550) | CH$21,318 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,744 NT$ (CH$72,920) | CH$48,931 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,385 NT$ (CH$89,959) | CH$60,636 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 5% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 895,333 NT$ (CH$23,795,455) | CH$14,408,800 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (CH$772) | CH$795 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,272 NT$ (CH$33,802) | CH$40,594 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 261 NT$ (CH$6,932) | CH$4,935 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 38% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 NT$ (CH$6,154) | CH$2,854 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 240 NT$ (CH$6,377) | CH$7,293 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 988 NT$ (CH$26,250) | CH$31,788 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (CH$8,689) | CH$4,316 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 179 NT$ (CH$4,752) | CH$3,010 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 224 NT$ (CH$5,952) | CH$2,987 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 84 NT$ (CH$2,242) | CH$1,767 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 101 NT$ (CH$2,684) | CH$1,654 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 679 NT$ (CH$18,039) | CH$12,127 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 12% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Taipei | Santiago | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,262 NT$ (CH$33,537) | CH$21,922 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 600 NT$ (CH$15,946) | CH$9,169 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,811 NT$ (CH$101,286) | CH$31,566 | + 221% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 942 NT$ (CH$25,022) | CH$28,830 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 382 NT$ (CH$10,144) | CH$5,781 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 101 NT$ (CH$2,674) | CH$3,052 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 NT$ (CH$1,600) | CH$2,394 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,268 NT$ (CH$352,626) | CH$435,530 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.98 NT$ (CH$132) | CH$97 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,330 NT$ (CH$35,342) | CH$42,539 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 130 NT$ (CH$3,465) | CH$4,180 | - 17% | |
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TOTAL | + 25% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2021.
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