Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan)
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| Food | + 79% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| New York City | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (692 NT$) | 198 NT$ | + 249% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (384 NT$) | 149 NT$ | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (210 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.41 (44 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (191 NT$) | 121 NT$ | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (204 NT$) | 112 NT$ | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (248 NT$) | 241 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.40 (139 NT$) | 142 NT$ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.42 (77 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.29 (104 NT$) | 49 NT$ | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (599 NT$) | 436 NT$ | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.12 (99 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.70 (117 NT$) | 58 NT$ | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 280% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 280% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| New York City | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $6,000 (189,522 NT$) | 45,531 NT$ | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,126 (98,753 NT$) | 30,970 NT$ | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (6,129 NT$) | 2,320 NT$ | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,927 (124,030 NT$) | 19,964 NT$ | + 521% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,284 (72,135 NT$) | 13,713 NT$ | + 426% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $115 (3,620 NT$) | 1,979 NT$ | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $67 (2,115 NT$) | 765 NT$ | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $317 (10,009 NT$) | 17,450 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $142 (4,472 NT$) | 4,363 NT$ | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (511 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 154% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (791 NT$) | 502 NT$ | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| New York City | Taipei | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $66 (2,081 NT$) | 2,404 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (1,554 NT$) | 986 NT$ | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (3,560 NT$) | 2,666 NT$ | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $168 (5,295 NT$) | 3,604 NT$ | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,392 (770,439 NT$) | 939,950 NT$ | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.07 (34 NT$) | 31 NT$ | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $136 (4,292 NT$) | 1,308 NT$ | + 228% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $29 (912 NT$) | 276 NT$ | + 231% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| New York City | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (266 NT$) | 264 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (620 NT$) | 237 NT$ | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (3,458 NT$) | 1,063 NT$ | + 225% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (316 NT$) | 342 NT$ | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.04 (159 NT$) | 199 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (247 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (248 NT$) | 61 NT$ | + 310% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.47 (78 NT$) | 88 NT$ | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (1,041 NT$) | 612 NT$ | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 128% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| New York City | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $74 (2,326 NT$) | 1,044 NT$ | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $35 (1,109 NT$) | 643 NT$ | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $355 (11,224 NT$) | 4,123 NT$ | + 172% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $132 (4,181 NT$) | 1,238 NT$ | + 238% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $19 (612 NT$) | 422 NT$ | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.51 (174 NT$) | 104 NT$ | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (299 NT$) | 74 NT$ | + 306% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $669 (21,130 NT$) | 12,962 NT$ | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (5.77 NT$) | 5.13 NT$ | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $132 (4,171 NT$) | 1,195 NT$ | + 249% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (499 NT$) | 132 NT$ | + 279% | |
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TOTAL | + 146% | ||
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2023.
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