Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Taiwan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 129 NT$ (Taka 382) | Taka 532 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 148 NT$ (Taka 436) | Taka 488 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 146 NT$ (Taka 431) | Taka 263 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 105 NT$ (Taka 309) | Taka 98 | + 214% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 85 NT$ (Taka 250) | Taka 134 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 NT$ (Taka 326) | Taka 96 | + 239% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 295 NT$ (Taka 872) | Taka 329 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 144 NT$ (Taka 425) | Taka 203 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 87 NT$ (Taka 256) | Taka 27 | + 831% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 NT$ (Taka 147) | Taka 530 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 739 NT$ (Taka 2,181) | Taka 1,346 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 49 NT$ (Taka 145) | Taka 112 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 NT$ (Taka 101) | Taka 58 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 90% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Taiwan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,462 NT$ (Taka 134,195) | Taka 43,087 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,636 NT$ (Taka 75,672) | Taka 21,416 | + 253% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,301 NT$ (Taka 3,839) | Taka 4,489 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,757 NT$ (Taka 55,367) | Taka 37,342 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,827 NT$ (Taka 37,862) | Taka 20,129 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 605 NT$ (Taka 1,787) | Taka 3,105 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 NT$ (Taka 1,884) | Taka 947 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,000 NT$ (Taka 29,518) | Taka 36,542 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 NT$ (Taka 8,855) | Taka 16,205 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 155 NT$ (Taka 458) | Taka 369 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 163 NT$ (Taka 480) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Taiwan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,313 NT$ (Taka 6,828) | Taka 2,612 | + 161% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 884 NT$ (Taka 2,609) | Taka 3,117 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,677 NT$ (Taka 7,901) | Taka 9,947 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,494 NT$ (Taka 10,315) | Taka 6,827 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Taiwan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 737,993 NT$ (Taka 2,178,425) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 NT$ (Taka 83) | Taka 91 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,263 NT$ (Taka 3,728) | Taka 1,696 | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Taiwan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 196 NT$ (Taka 579) | Taka 296 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 NT$ (Taka 467) | Taka 1,395 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 NT$ (Taka 2,066) | Taka 1,191 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 279 NT$ (Taka 825) | Taka 498 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 190 NT$ (Taka 562) | Taka 208 | + 170% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 213 NT$ (Taka 627) | Taka 690 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 NT$ (Taka 153) | Taka 173 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 84 NT$ (Taka 248) | Taka 229 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 287 NT$ (Taka 846) | Taka 304 | + 179% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Taiwan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 717 NT$ (Taka 2,117) | Taka 1,410 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 529 NT$ (Taka 1,562) | Taka 885 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,330 NT$ (Taka 33,444) | Taka 1,939 | + 1625% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 831 NT$ (Taka 2,452) | Taka 3,617 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 257 NT$ (Taka 759) | Taka 1,328 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 101 NT$ (Taka 298) | Taka 393 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 53 NT$ (Taka 156) | Taka 594 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,014 NT$ (Taka 35,462) | Taka 35,756 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.91 NT$ (Taka 14) | Taka 2.19 | + 561% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,300 NT$ (Taka 3,836) | Taka 1,057 | + 263% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 125 NT$ (Taka 368) | Taka 270 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 670 prices entered by 240 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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