Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 73% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Taiwan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 196 NT$ (Taka 666) | Taka 354 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 147 NT$ (Taka 503) | Taka 372 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 128 NT$ (Taka 435) | Taka 192 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (Taka 322) | Taka 91 | + 255% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 NT$ (Taka 414) | Taka 156 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 NT$ (Taka 378) | Taka 83 | + 355% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 230 NT$ (Taka 785) | Taka 697 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 NT$ (Taka 452) | Taka 209 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 95 NT$ (Taka 323) | Taka 37 | + 773% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (Taka 166) | Taka 488 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 436 NT$ (Taka 1,484) | Taka 1,255 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 61 NT$ (Taka 206) | Taka 130 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 55 NT$ (Taka 186) | Taka 57 | + 229% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 85% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Taiwan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 46,160 NT$ (Taka 157,333) | Taka 48,251 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,930 NT$ (Taka 98,605) | Taka 35,702 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,512 NT$ (Taka 5,153) | Taka 3,885 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,869 NT$ (Taka 64,315) | Taka 61,660 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,302 NT$ (Taka 45,340) | Taka 33,185 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,598 NT$ (Taka 19,081) | Taka 3,381 | + 464% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 753 NT$ (Taka 2,567) | Taka 945 | + 172% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,757 NT$ (Taka 50,299) | Taka 42,323 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 NT$ (Taka 5,624) | Taka 19,150 | - 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (Taka 337) | Taka 561 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 572 NT$ (Taka 1,951) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Taiwan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,350 NT$ (Taka 8,008) | Taka 2,028 | + 295% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 972 NT$ (Taka 3,313) | Taka 3,683 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,745 NT$ (Taka 5,947) | Taka 7,920 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,514 NT$ (Taka 11,978) | Taka 4,630 | + 159% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Taiwan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 917,519 NT$ (Taka 3,127,320) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (Taka 106) | Taka 128 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 NT$ (Taka 4,404) | Taka 3,514 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 109% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Taiwan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 244 NT$ (Taka 832) | Taka 228 | + 265% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 244 NT$ (Taka 832) | Taka 647 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (Taka 2,383) | Taka 1,685 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 199 NT$ (Taka 678) | Taka 409 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (Taka 625) | Taka 325 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (Taka 985) | Taka 468 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ (Taka 341) | Taka 94 | + 264% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (Taka 236) | Taka 172 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (Taka 2,727) | Taka 640 | + 326% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Taiwan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (Taka 1,704) | Taka 1,598 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (Taka 2,196) | Taka 896 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (Taka 20,451) | Taka 1,777 | + 1051% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (Taka 4,235) | Taka 3,233 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (Taka 1,371) | Taka 999 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (Taka 356) | Taka 266 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (Taka 251) | Taka 520 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,016 NT$ (Taka 27,322) | Taka 35,756 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (Taka 17) | Taka 10 | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (Taka 4,064) | Taka 1,738 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 128 NT$ (Taka 438) | Taka 287 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 975 prices entered by 318 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 45% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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