Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 127 NT$ (Taka 387) | Taka 230 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 142 NT$ (Taka 432) | Taka 376 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 138 NT$ (Taka 420) | Taka 184 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 96 NT$ (Taka 290) | Taka 79 | + 267% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 76 NT$ (Taka 231) | Taka 105 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 93 NT$ (Taka 284) | Taka 54 | + 429% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 307 NT$ (Taka 934) | Taka 526 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 145 NT$ (Taka 440) | Taka 159 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 81 NT$ (Taka 245) | Taka 28 | + 769% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (Taka 150) | Taka 442 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 434 NT$ (Taka 1,319) | Taka 1,498 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 43 NT$ (Taka 131) | Taka 102 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 45 NT$ (Taka 136) | Taka 45 | + 202% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,864 NT$ (Taka 118,062) | Taka 64,159 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 23,840 NT$ (Taka 72,421) | Taka 34,477 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,985 NT$ (Taka 9,068) | Taka 4,050 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,880 NT$ (Taka 60,393) | Taka 39,073 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,997 NT$ (Taka 42,519) | Taka 22,885 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,013 NT$ (Taka 6,115) | Taka 4,140 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 618 NT$ (Taka 1,879) | Taka 1,099 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,779 NT$ (Taka 32,746) | Taka 37,254 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,604 NT$ (Taka 10,948) | Taka 15,000 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 155 NT$ (Taka 471) | Taka 411 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 293 NT$ (Taka 889) | Taka 621 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,248 NT$ (Taka 6,828) | Taka 1,987 | + 244% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 884 NT$ (Taka 2,685) | Taka 2,314 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,628 NT$ (Taka 7,983) | Taka 4,295 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,195 NT$ (Taka 9,707) | Taka 4,454 | + 118% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 899,340 NT$ (Taka 2,732,057) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (Taka 89) | Taka 94 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,263 NT$ (Taka 3,836) | Taka 1,477 | + 160% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 113% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 196 NT$ (Taka 596) | Taka 129 | + 363% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 NT$ (Taka 481) | Taka 491 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 NT$ (Taka 2,126) | Taka 1,039 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 279 NT$ (Taka 849) | Taka 405 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 190 NT$ (Taka 578) | Taka 230 | + 151% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 213 NT$ (Taka 646) | Taka 411 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 NT$ (Taka 184) | Taka 82 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 84 NT$ (Taka 256) | Taka 100 | + 157% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 287 NT$ (Taka 871) | Taka 240 | + 263% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 901 NT$ (Taka 2,736) | Taka 1,281 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 594 NT$ (Taka 1,804) | Taka 958 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,330 NT$ (Taka 34,419) | Taka 2,373 | + 1350% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 911 NT$ (Taka 2,768) | Taka 2,103 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 292 NT$ (Taka 886) | Taka 1,179 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 99 NT$ (Taka 301) | Taka 284 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 54 NT$ (Taka 165) | Taka 638 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,479 NT$ (Taka 34,871) | Taka 35,756 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.91 NT$ (Taka 15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,293 NT$ (Taka 3,928) | Taka 1,420 | + 177% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 108 NT$ (Taka 329) | Taka 257 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
3.038
BDT
/
TWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,267 prices entered by 285 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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