Cost of living in Taiwan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Taiwan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 129 NT$ (29元) | 41元 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 148 NT$ (33元) | 37元 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 146 NT$ (33元) | 17元 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 105 NT$ (24元) | 14元 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 85 NT$ (19元) | 16元 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 NT$ (25元) | 9元 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 295 NT$ (67元) | 48元 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 144 NT$ (32元) | 13元 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 87 NT$ (19元) | 6元 | + 222% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 NT$ (11元) | 7元 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 739 NT$ (166元) | 97元 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 49 NT$ (11元) | 9元 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 NT$ (8元) | 13元 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Taiwan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,462 NT$ (10,238元) | 13,898元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,636 NT$ (5,773元) | 8,379元 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,301 NT$ (293元) | 462元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,757 NT$ (4,224元) | 6,525元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,827 NT$ (2,889元) | 4,376元 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 605 NT$ (136元) | 516元 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 NT$ (144元) | 140元 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,000 NT$ (2,252元) | 1,829元 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 NT$ (676元) | 546元 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 155 NT$ (35元) | 50元 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 163 NT$ (37元) | 66元 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Taiwan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,313 NT$ (521元) | 511元 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 884 NT$ (199元) | 288元 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,677 NT$ (603元) | 654元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,494 NT$ (787元) | 844元 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Taiwan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 737,993 NT$ (166,197元) | 148,501元 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 NT$ (6元) | 8元 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,263 NT$ (284元) | 206元 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Taiwan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 196 NT$ (44元) | 28元 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 NT$ (36元) | 27元 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 NT$ (158元) | 386元 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 279 NT$ (63元) | 30元 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 190 NT$ (43元) | 19元 | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 213 NT$ (48元) | 44元 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 NT$ (12元) | 21元 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 84 NT$ (19元) | 16元 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 287 NT$ (65元) | 82元 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Taiwan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 717 NT$ (162元) | 260元 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 529 NT$ (119元) | 122元 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,330 NT$ (2,552元) | 417元 | + 511% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 831 NT$ (187元) | 319元 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 257 NT$ (58元) | 90元 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 101 NT$ (23元) | 31元 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 53 NT$ (12元) | 19元 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,014 NT$ (2,705元) | 2,968元 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.91 NT$ (1.10元) | 0.24元 | + 352% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,300 NT$ (293元) | 410元 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 125 NT$ (28元) | 38元 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,237 prices entered by 130 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 4% cheaper than in China
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