Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 44% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
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| Food | - 27% | |||
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| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 27% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Taipei | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 198 NT$ (AU$10) | AU$24 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 149 NT$ (AU$7) | AU$15 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 131 NT$ (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 NT$ (AU$4.62) | AU$1.91 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 NT$ (AU$5.88) | AU$7 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 112 NT$ (AU$5.42) | AU$7 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 241 NT$ (AU$12) | AU$13 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 142 NT$ (AU$7) | AU$4.36 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 95 NT$ (AU$4.63) | AU$4.05 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (AU$2.36) | AU$5.66 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 436 NT$ (AU$21) | AU$22 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 NT$ (AU$2.68) | AU$3.97 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 NT$ (AU$2.83) | AU$3.24 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 58% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Taipei | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,531 NT$ (AU$2,210) | AU$5,846 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,970 NT$ (AU$1,503) | AU$3,972 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,320 NT$ (AU$113) | AU$209 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,964 NT$ (AU$969) | AU$2,959 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,713 NT$ (AU$666) | AU$2,231 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,979 NT$ (AU$96) | AU$141 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 765 NT$ (AU$37) | AU$48 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,450 NT$ (AU$847) | AU$663 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,363 NT$ (AU$212) | AU$233 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ (AU$10) | AU$14 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 502 NT$ (AU$24) | AU$42 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 25% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,404 NT$ (AU$117) | AU$110 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 986 NT$ (AU$48) | AU$79 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,900 NT$ (AU$92) | AU$156 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,604 NT$ (AU$175) | AU$183 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 49% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 939,950 NT$ (AU$45,631) | AU$36,260 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (AU$1.51) | AU$2.15 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,308 NT$ (AU$63) | AU$183 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 278 NT$ (AU$14) | AU$28 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 20% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 NT$ (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 237 NT$ (AU$12) | AU$14 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,063 NT$ (AU$52) | AU$81 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (AU$16) | AU$5.56 | + 185% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 NT$ (AU$10) | AU$4.63 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 NT$ (AU$12) | AU$5.72 | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (AU$2.94) | AU$3.43 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 88 NT$ (AU$4.27) | AU$4.10 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 766 NT$ (AU$37) | AU$40 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 36% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Taipei | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,044 NT$ (AU$51) | AU$66 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 643 NT$ (AU$31) | AU$45 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,123 NT$ (AU$200) | AU$216 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,238 NT$ (AU$60) | AU$110 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 422 NT$ (AU$20) | AU$23 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (AU$5.04) | AU$5.49 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (AU$3.58) | AU$11 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,962 NT$ (AU$629) | AU$882 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.13 NT$ (AU$0.25) | AU$0.21 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,195 NT$ (AU$58) | AU$85 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 128 NT$ (AU$6) | AU$40 | - 85% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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