- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiwan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 187 NT$ (41元) | 50元 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 127 NT$ (28元) | 34元 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 91 NT$ (20元) | 15元 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 88 NT$ (19元) | 15元 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 74 NT$ (16元) | 16元 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 89 NT$ (20元) | 8元 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 206 NT$ (45元) | 57元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 140 NT$ (31元) | 14元 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 77 NT$ (17元) | 7元 | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 NT$ (10元) | 5.59元 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 617 NT$ (135元) | 115元 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 48 NT$ (11元) | 7元 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 NT$ (7元) | 12元 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,848 NT$ (9,189元) | 9,408元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,261 NT$ (4,449元) | 4,307元 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,271 NT$ (499元) | 439元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 22,194 NT$ (4,873元) | 5,571元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,112 NT$ (2,879元) | 3,520元 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,893 NT$ (635元) | 311元 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 740 NT$ (162元) | 86元 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,669 NT$ (3,221元) | 2,131元 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,877 NT$ (632元) | 703元 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 198 NT$ (44元) | 37元 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 337 NT$ (74元) | 38元 | + 93% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,098 NT$ (461元) | 556元 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,243 NT$ (273元) | 260元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,688 NT$ (590元) | 624元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,632 NT$ (578元) | 694元 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 915,541 NT$ (201,032元) | 143,509元 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (6元) | 7元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,319 NT$ (290元) | 157元 | + 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 NT$ (51元) | 26元 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 142 NT$ (31元) | 30元 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 761 NT$ (167元) | 493元 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 275 NT$ (60元) | 29元 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 128 NT$ (28元) | 36元 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 98 NT$ (22元) | 36元 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 NT$ (17元) | 9元 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 NT$ (17元) | 14元 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 422 NT$ (93元) | 59元 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 814 NT$ (179元) | 149元 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 520 NT$ (114元) | 86元 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,239 NT$ (492元) | 777元 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,643 NT$ (361元) | 375元 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 281 NT$ (62元) | 58元 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 NT$ (27元) | 34元 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 177 NT$ (39元) | 33元 | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,731 NT$ (3,015元) | 3,255元 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 NT$ (1.36元) | 1.04元 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,448 NT$ (318元) | 309元 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 110 NT$ (24元) | 20元 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 13% more expensive than in China
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