Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 88% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 202 NT$ (Taka 574) | Taka 263 | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 144 NT$ (Taka 410) | Taka 344 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 133 NT$ (Taka 377) | Taka 162 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 99 NT$ (Taka 282) | Taka 74 | + 282% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 104 NT$ (Taka 296) | Taka 112 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 156 NT$ (Taka 443) | Taka 50 | + 794% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 314 NT$ (Taka 891) | Taka 581 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 186 NT$ (Taka 528) | Taka 172 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 173 NT$ (Taka 493) | Taka 26 | + 1778% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 NT$ (Taka 183) | Taka 391 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 524 NT$ (Taka 1,487) | Taka 1,758 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 NT$ (Taka 197) | Taka 103 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 NT$ (Taka 105) | Taka 41 | + 155% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 97% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,975 NT$ (Taka 105,041) | Taka 59,451 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 23,631 NT$ (Taka 67,130) | Taka 33,978 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,352 NT$ (Taka 12,363) | Taka 4,046 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 27,227 NT$ (Taka 77,348) | Taka 35,113 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,055 NT$ (Taka 48,449) | Taka 15,590 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,324 NT$ (Taka 6,603) | Taka 3,803 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,038 NT$ (Taka 2,948) | Taka 1,167 | + 153% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,501 NT$ (Taka 46,876) | Taka 35,909 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,162 NT$ (Taka 14,664) | Taka 13,069 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 286 NT$ (Taka 813) | Taka 431 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 423 NT$ (Taka 1,201) | Taka 852 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 131% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,259 NT$ (Taka 6,418) | Taka 1,746 | + 268% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,408 NT$ (Taka 3,999) | Taka 1,826 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,784 NT$ (Taka 7,909) | Taka 5,220 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,361 NT$ (Taka 9,547) | Taka 4,121 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 912,103 NT$ (Taka 2,591,124) | Taka 2,554,870 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 35 NT$ (Taka 99) | Taka 96 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,734 NT$ (Taka 4,926) | Taka 2,898 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 217% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 217% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 319 NT$ (Taka 905) | Taka 133 | + 581% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 313 NT$ (Taka 890) | Taka 498 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 986 NT$ (Taka 2,802) | Taka 1,000 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 318 NT$ (Taka 902) | Taka 400 | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 286 NT$ (Taka 813) | Taka 164 | + 397% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 259 NT$ (Taka 736) | Taka 356 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 84 NT$ (Taka 239) | Taka 84 | + 185% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 101 NT$ (Taka 286) | Taka 141 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 437 NT$ (Taka 1,240) | Taka 167 | + 644% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 117% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,129 NT$ (Taka 3,207) | Taka 1,289 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 641 NT$ (Taka 1,820) | Taka 888 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,360 NT$ (Taka 9,547) | Taka 2,301 | + 315% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,591 NT$ (Taka 4,519) | Taka 1,790 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 463 NT$ (Taka 1,315) | Taka 817 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 115 NT$ (Taka 328) | Taka 304 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 133 NT$ (Taka 377) | Taka 536 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,908 NT$ (Taka 39,510) | Taka 35,756 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 NT$ (Taka 32) | Taka 1.67 | + 1816% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,427 NT$ (Taka 4,053) | Taka 1,882 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 139 NT$ (Taka 395) | Taka 272 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,134 prices entered by 264 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 81% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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