- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiwan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 197 NT$ (44元) | 53元 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 128 NT$ (29元) | 33元 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 97 NT$ (22元) | 15元 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 88 NT$ (20元) | 16元 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 NT$ (18元) | 16元 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 120 NT$ (27元) | 8元 | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 216 NT$ (48元) | 63元 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 164 NT$ (37元) | 13元 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 87 NT$ (19元) | 7元 | + 197% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48 NT$ (11元) | 5.64元 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 604 NT$ (136元) | 114元 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 51 NT$ (11元) | 8元 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 NT$ (8元) | 12元 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 45,228 NT$ (10,146元) | 9,740元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,538 NT$ (4,832元) | 4,478元 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,157 NT$ (484元) | 425元 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,115 NT$ (5,185元) | 5,603元 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,548 NT$ (3,039元) | 3,523元 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,840 NT$ (413元) | 305元 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 768 NT$ (172元) | 88元 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,968 NT$ (3,358元) | 2,242元 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,962 NT$ (665元) | 678元 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 213 NT$ (48元) | 40元 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 368 NT$ (83元) | 39元 | + 112% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 0% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,341 NT$ (525元) | 554元 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,278 NT$ (287元) | 280元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,663 NT$ (597元) | 614元 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,915 NT$ (654元) | 672元 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 991,591 NT$ (222,444元) | 145,359元 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (6元) | 7元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,250 NT$ (280元) | 154元 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 239 NT$ (54元) | 26元 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 142 NT$ (32元) | 32元 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 653 NT$ (146元) | 425元 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 275 NT$ (62元) | 30元 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 147 NT$ (33元) | 37元 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 169 NT$ (38元) | 38元 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 66 NT$ (15元) | 10元 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 93 NT$ (21元) | 14元 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 369 NT$ (83元) | 59元 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 783 NT$ (176元) | 159元 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 534 NT$ (120元) | 86元 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,239 NT$ (502元) | 723元 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,472 NT$ (330元) | 375元 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 277 NT$ (62元) | 60元 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 127 NT$ (28元) | 34元 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 177 NT$ (40元) | 34元 | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,900 NT$ (3,118元) | 3,310元 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (1.57元) | 0.98元 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,540 NT$ (345元) | 300元 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 110 NT$ (25元) | 20元 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,143 prices entered by 681 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 19% more expensive than in China
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