Cost of living in Taiwan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 61% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 236 NT$ (54元) | 45元 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 147 NT$ (34元) | 34元 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 133 NT$ (31元) | 15元 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 NT$ (23元) | 15元 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 105 NT$ (24元) | 13元 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 158 NT$ (37元) | 8元 | + 352% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 276 NT$ (64元) | 59元 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 197 NT$ (46元) | 15元 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 194 NT$ (45元) | 6.00元 | + 646% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 68 NT$ (16元) | 5.17元 | + 203% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 566 NT$ (131元) | 112元 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 73 NT$ (17元) | 8元 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 NT$ (7元) | 14元 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,988 NT$ (10,399元) | 9,398元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,163 NT$ (6,510元) | 4,943元 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,151 NT$ (959元) | 431元 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,277 NT$ (5,843元) | 5,740元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,315 NT$ (3,540元) | 3,007元 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,357 NT$ (545元) | 285元 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,007 NT$ (233元) | 96元 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,768 NT$ (3,645元) | 2,464元 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,064 NT$ (1,171元) | 561元 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 304 NT$ (70元) | 38元 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 406 NT$ (94元) | 47元 | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,763 NT$ (639元) | 481元 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,502 NT$ (347元) | 250元 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,973 NT$ (687元) | 647元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,601 NT$ (832元) | 620元 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 906,948 NT$ (209,634元) | 134,340元 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 NT$ (7元) | 7元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,548 NT$ (358元) | 149元 | + 141% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 302 NT$ (70元) | 37元 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 316 NT$ (73元) | 45元 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 986 NT$ (228元) | 347元 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 326 NT$ (75元) | 62元 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 292 NT$ (67元) | 47元 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 NT$ (62元) | 31元 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 78 NT$ (18元) | 8元 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 96 NT$ (22元) | 12元 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 459 NT$ (106元) | 71元 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 85% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,183 NT$ (273元) | 177元 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 580 NT$ (134元) | 100元 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,327 NT$ (1,231元) | 1,029元 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,829 NT$ (423元) | 395元 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 463 NT$ (107元) | 68元 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 143 NT$ (33元) | 33元 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 183 NT$ (42元) | 31元 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,218 NT$ (3,286元) | 3,256元 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 NT$ (5.31元) | 0.31元 | + 1614% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,636 NT$ (378元) | 335元 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 154 NT$ (36元) | 22元 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 54% more expensive than in China
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