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Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 195 NT$ (Taka 536) | Taka 303 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 132 NT$ (Taka 361) | Taka 420 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 114 NT$ (Taka 313) | Taka 237 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 89 NT$ (Taka 243) | Taka 76 | + 222% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 82 NT$ (Taka 224) | Taka 106 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 95 NT$ (Taka 261) | Taka 59 | + 342% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 361 NT$ (Taka 990) | Taka 355 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 132 NT$ (Taka 362) | Taka 154 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 NT$ (Taka 241) | Taka 25 | + 853% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48 NT$ (Taka 132) | Taka 393 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 607 NT$ (Taka 1,665) | Taka 1,924 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 53 NT$ (Taka 144) | Taka 102 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 NT$ (Taka 74) | Taka 50 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 40,029 NT$ (Taka 109,726) | Taka 39,704 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,578 NT$ (Taka 53,667) | Taka 34,418 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,245 NT$ (Taka 6,154) | Taka 3,564 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 22,354 NT$ (Taka 61,278) | Taka 40,144 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,140 NT$ (Taka 36,019) | Taka 22,336 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,271 NT$ (Taka 3,483) | Taka 3,597 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 761 NT$ (Taka 2,086) | Taka 1,468 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,011 NT$ (Taka 43,890) | Taka 40,792 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,591 NT$ (Taka 9,843) | Taka 12,653 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 216 NT$ (Taka 593) | Taka 317 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 365 NT$ (Taka 1,001) | Taka 563 | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 67% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,312 NT$ (Taka 6,338) | Taka 2,187 | + 190% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,088 NT$ (Taka 2,982) | Taka 2,145 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 NT$ (Taka 7,675) | Taka 4,980 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,668 NT$ (Taka 7,313) | Taka 3,868 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 902,152 NT$ (Taka 2,472,964) | Taka 2,393,140 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (Taka 80) | Taka 87 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,212 NT$ (Taka 3,322) | Taka 3,138 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 212 NT$ (Taka 582) | Taka 272 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 NT$ (Taka 433) | Taka 579 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 737 NT$ (Taka 2,020) | Taka 1,088 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 223 NT$ (Taka 610) | Taka 319 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 119 NT$ (Taka 326) | Taka 319 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 195 NT$ (Taka 534) | Taka 385 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 83 NT$ (Taka 228) | Taka 92 | + 148% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 NT$ (Taka 232) | Taka 117 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 388 NT$ (Taka 1,064) | Taka 270 | + 294% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 844 NT$ (Taka 2,312) | Taka 1,216 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 518 NT$ (Taka 1,420) | Taka 736 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,543 NT$ (Taka 6,972) | Taka 2,511 | + 178% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,771 NT$ (Taka 4,855) | Taka 2,227 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 281 NT$ (Taka 771) | Taka 1,143 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 132 NT$ (Taka 363) | Taka 322 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 173 NT$ (Taka 473) | Taka 420 | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,731 NT$ (Taka 37,640) | Taka 35,756 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.51 NT$ (Taka 15) | Taka 13 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,342 NT$ (Taka 3,678) | Taka 1,592 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 110 NT$ (Taka 302) | Taka 224 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,582 prices entered by 436 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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