Cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan vs The Hague, Netherlands
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 7% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 194 NT$ (€5.72) | €15 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 152 NT$ (€4.48) | €8 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 128 NT$ (€3.78) | €4.80 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (€2.76) | €1.04 | + 165% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 101 NT$ (€2.97) | €3.22 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 147 NT$ (€4.32) | €2.46 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 465 NT$ (€14) | €7 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 155 NT$ (€4.55) | €2.51 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 180 NT$ (€5.28) | €1.88 | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 NT$ (€1.88) | €1.27 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 628 NT$ (€18) | €8 | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 NT$ (€1.76) | €2.41 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 NT$ (€0.81) | €1.65 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 27% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,921 NT$ (€1,321) | €1,740 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,644 NT$ (€960) | €1,413 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,526 NT$ (€133) | €167 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 27,496 NT$ (€808) | €1,102 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,127 NT$ (€533) | €770 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,956 NT$ (€58) | €96 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 735 NT$ (€22) | €30 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,890 NT$ (€438) | €545 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,128 NT$ (€121) | €153 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ (€5.92) | €10 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 383 NT$ (€11) | €14 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 27% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,299 NT$ (€68) | €95 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,189 NT$ (€35) | €46 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,308 NT$ (€97) | €125 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,531 NT$ (€104) | €164 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 43% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 918,847 NT$ (€27,018) | €26,204 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 NT$ (€1.06) | €1.64 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,319 NT$ (€39) | €89 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 253 NT$ (€7) | €22 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 20% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 NT$ (€7) | €5.90 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 240 NT$ (€7) | €12 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 988 NT$ (€29) | €36 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (€10) | €4.09 | + 135% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 179 NT$ (€5.26) | €3.21 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 224 NT$ (€7) | €3.69 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 84 NT$ (€2.47) | €1.66 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 101 NT$ (€2.97) | €2.38 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 679 NT$ (€20) | €23 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 7% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,262 NT$ (€37) | €45 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 636 NT$ (€19) | €24 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,811 NT$ (€112) | €94 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,054 NT$ (€60) | €73 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 382 NT$ (€11) | €9 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 NT$ (€4.24) | €2.98 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 174 NT$ (€5.12) | €4.40 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,878 NT$ (€408) | €499 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (€0.21) | €0.19 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,614 NT$ (€47) | €44 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 130 NT$ (€3.83) | €7 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 467 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 24% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,900 in The Hague you would need to make just about €3,744 (127,346 NT$) in Taipei.
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