Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 45% cheaper than in Singapore
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 13% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
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| Taipei | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 121 NT$ (SGD $5.63) | SGD $15 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 145 NT$ (SGD $7) | SGD $9 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 148 NT$ (SGD $7) | SGD $5.47 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 97 NT$ (SGD $4.53) | SGD $3.40 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 81 NT$ (SGD $3.76) | SGD $4.34 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 99 NT$ (SGD $4.59) | SGD $3.35 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 296 NT$ (SGD $14) | SGD $13 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 145 NT$ (SGD $7) | SGD $4.82 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 83 NT$ (SGD $3.88) | SGD $2.84 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51 NT$ (SGD $2.36) | SGD $5.04 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 463 NT$ (SGD $22) | SGD $31 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 47 NT$ (SGD $2.21) | SGD $2.66 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 NT$ (SGD $2.47) | SGD $2.47 | + 0% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 57% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
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| Taipei | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,586 NT$ (SGD $2,260) | SGD $5,528 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,980 NT$ (SGD $1,255) | SGD $3,323 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,990 NT$ (SGD $186) | SGD $228 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,395 NT$ (SGD $949) | SGD $3,159 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,750 NT$ (SGD $640) | SGD $2,218 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,956 NT$ (SGD $91) | SGD $137 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 628 NT$ (SGD $29) | SGD $45 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,890 NT$ (SGD $693) | SGD $633 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,128 NT$ (SGD $192) | SGD $210 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ (SGD $9) | SGD $11 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 383 NT$ (SGD $18) | SGD $20 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 6% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,272 NT$ (SGD $106) | SGD $97 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 932 NT$ (SGD $43) | SGD $53 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,734 NT$ (SGD $127) | SGD $139 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,494 NT$ (SGD $163) | SGD $146 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 57% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 813,394 NT$ (SGD $37,838) | SGD $129,983 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 NT$ (SGD $1.30) | SGD $2.57 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,275 NT$ (SGD $59) | SGD $111 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 258 NT$ (SGD $12) | SGD $12 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 10% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 NT$ (SGD $11) | SGD $14 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 240 NT$ (SGD $11) | SGD $18 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 869 NT$ (SGD $40) | SGD $74 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (SGD $15) | SGD $13 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 179 NT$ (SGD $8) | SGD $7 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 224 NT$ (SGD $10) | SGD $9 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 76 NT$ (SGD $3.52) | SGD $2.99 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 101 NT$ (SGD $4.70) | SGD $4.73 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 679 NT$ (SGD $32) | SGD $41 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 33% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
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| Taipei | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,227 NT$ (SGD $57) | SGD $60 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 529 NT$ (SGD $25) | SGD $27 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,531 NT$ (SGD $164) | SGD $106 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 831 NT$ (SGD $39) | SGD $88 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 394 NT$ (SGD $18) | SGD $22 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 98 NT$ (SGD $4.58) | SGD $6 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 NT$ (SGD $2.72) | SGD $10 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,151 NT$ (SGD $612) | SGD $781 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.98 NT$ (SGD $0.23) | SGD $0.20 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,318 NT$ (SGD $61) | SGD $142 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 134 NT$ (SGD $6) | SGD $14 | - 57% | |
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TOTAL | - 45% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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