Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 10% cheaper than in Västerås (Sweden)
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 4% cheaper than in Västerås (Sweden) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 198 NT$ (66 kr) | 140 kr | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 149 NT$ (50 kr) | 80 kr | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 131 NT$ (44 kr) | 70 kr | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 NT$ (32 kr) | 13 kr | + 138% | |
12 eggs, large | 121 NT$ (40 kr) | 38 kr | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 112 NT$ (37 kr) | 25 kr | + 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 241 NT$ (80 kr) | 53 kr | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 142 NT$ (47 kr) | 23 kr | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 95 NT$ (32 kr) | 10 kr | + 207% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (16 kr) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 436 NT$ (145 kr) | 113 kr | + 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 55 NT$ (18 kr) | 21 kr | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 NT$ (19 kr) | 12 kr | + 66% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 13% more expensive than in Västerås (Sweden) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 51,114 NT$ (16,981 kr) | 12,793 kr | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,970 NT$ (10,289 kr) | 8,674 kr | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,320 NT$ (771 kr) | 630 kr | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,964 NT$ (6,632 kr) | 7,558 kr | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,776 NT$ (4,909 kr) | 5,954 kr | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,979 NT$ (658 kr) | 338 kr | + 94% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 765 NT$ (254 kr) | 181 kr | + 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | 17,450 NT$ (5,797 kr) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,363 NT$ (1,449 kr) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ (67 kr) | 97 kr | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 502 NT$ (167 kr) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is about the same as in Västerås (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,404 NT$ (799 kr) | 821 kr | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 986 NT$ (327 kr) | 344 kr | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,666 NT$ (886 kr) | 838 kr | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,604 NT$ (1,197 kr) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 25% cheaper than in Västerås (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 939,950 NT$ (312,260 kr) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (10 kr) | 15 kr | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,308 NT$ (434 kr) | 667 kr | - 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 266 NT$ (89 kr) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is about the same as in Västerås (Sweden) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 NT$ (88 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 237 NT$ (79 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,063 NT$ (353 kr) | 239 kr | + 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 342 NT$ (114 kr) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 NT$ (66 kr) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 NT$ (85 kr) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (20 kr) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 88 NT$ (29 kr) | 19 kr | + 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 667 NT$ (221 kr) | 269 kr | - 18% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 20% cheaper than in Västerås (Sweden) | ||||
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Taipei | Västerås | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,044 NT$ (347 kr) | 414 kr | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 643 NT$ (214 kr) | 278 kr | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,123 NT$ (1,370 kr) | 762 kr | + 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,238 NT$ (411 kr) | 847 kr | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 422 NT$ (140 kr) | 125 kr | + 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (35 kr) | 45 kr | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (24 kr) | 70 kr | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,962 NT$ (4,306 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.13 NT$ (1.71 kr) | 2.19 kr | - 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,195 NT$ (397 kr) | 305 kr | + 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 133 NT$ (44 kr) | 61 kr | - 28% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 88 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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