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Cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan compared to Zaragoza, Spain
Currency:
Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 1% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 NT$ (€3.32) | €10 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 120 NT$ (€3.32) | €7 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 122 NT$ (€3.38) | €3.46 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 85 NT$ (€2.36) | €0.79 | + 200% | |
12 eggs, large | 69 NT$ (€1.92) | €2.16 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 101 NT$ (€2.79) | €1.61 | + 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 359 NT$ (€10) | €4.80 | + 107% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 NT$ (€2.92) | €1.83 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 NT$ (€2.07) | €1.72 | + 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 44 NT$ (€1.21) | €1.03 | + 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 NT$ (€11) | €6.00 | + 84% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 52 NT$ (€1.43) | €1.51 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 NT$ (€1.33) | €0.82 | + 62% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 18% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 39,304 NT$ (€1,088) | €940 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 23,478 NT$ (€650) | €690 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,138 NT$ (€59) | €170 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,845 NT$ (€439) | €500 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,788 NT$ (€271) | €369 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,069 NT$ (€30) | €85 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 705 NT$ (€20) | €33 | - 41% | |
40” flat screen TV | 14,378 NT$ (€398) | €552 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,998 NT$ (€83) | €68 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 191 NT$ (€5.29) | €7 | - 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 239 NT$ (€7) | €10 | - 32% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 7% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,576 NT$ (€71) | €91 | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,361 NT$ (€38) | €30 | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,719 NT$ (€75) | €79 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,233 NT$ (€89) | €74 | + 21% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 22% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 NT$ (€27,674) | €21,300 | + 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 NT$ (€0.74) | €1.47 | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 NT$ (€28) | €43 | - 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 253 NT$ (€7) | €14 | - 51% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 17% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 185 NT$ (€5.13) | €5.11 | + 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 176 NT$ (€4.86) | €3.98 | + 22% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 500 NT$ (€14) | €60 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 155 NT$ (€4.28) | €4.78 | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 122 NT$ (€3.38) | €2.11 | + 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 195 NT$ (€5.40) | €3.08 | + 75% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 NT$ (€1.73) | €1.39 | + 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 92 NT$ (€2.55) | €1.93 | + 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 569 NT$ (€16) | €10 | + 56% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 3% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 978 NT$ (€27) | €27 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 600 NT$ (€17) | €14 | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,170 NT$ (€88) | €49 | + 80% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 NT$ (€22) | €36 | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 293 NT$ (€8) | €6 | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78 NT$ (€2.16) | €1.58 | + 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45 NT$ (€1.25) | €2.75 | - 55% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 18,289 NT$ (€506) | €526 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 NT$ (€0.18) | €0.12 | + 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,470 NT$ (€41) | €42 | - 2% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 98 NT$ (€2.70) | €4.80 | - 44% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 12% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,700
in Zaragoza
you would need to make just about €2,382
(86,056 NT$)
in Taipei.
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