Cost of living in Taiwan compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 25% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Taiwan | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 192 NT$ (€5.84) | €18 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 141 NT$ (€4.28) | €11 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 131 NT$ (€3.96) | €6 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (€2.86) | €1.30 | + 120% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 118 NT$ (€3.58) | €4.58 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 115 NT$ (€3.49) | €3.52 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 238 NT$ (€7) | €8 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 134 NT$ (€4.06) | €2.74 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 97 NT$ (€2.93) | €1.78 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (€1.48) | €1.81 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 454 NT$ (€14) | €9 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 57 NT$ (€1.73) | €2.24 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 56 NT$ (€1.71) | €1.21 | + 41% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 31% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Taiwan | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,530 NT$ (€1,351) | €1,670 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,545 NT$ (€866) | €1,481 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,518 NT$ (€46) | €147 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,415 NT$ (€589) | €989 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,406 NT$ (€376) | €816 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 601 NT$ (€18) | €108 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 773 NT$ (€23) | €23 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,757 NT$ (€448) | €333 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 NT$ (€50) | €106 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (€3.00) | €6 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 572 NT$ (€17) | €15 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 10% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Taiwan | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,350 NT$ (€71) | €80 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 972 NT$ (€29) | €33 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,705 NT$ (€82) | €83 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,514 NT$ (€107) | €125 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 27% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Taiwan | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 874,225 NT$ (€26,518) | €26,302 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (€0.95) | €1.87 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 NT$ (€39) | €58 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 26% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Taiwan | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 244 NT$ (€7) | €5.85 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 244 NT$ (€7) | €5.60 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (€21) | €28 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 199 NT$ (€6) | €4.23 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (€5.56) | €4.74 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (€9) | €3.33 | + 164% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ (€3.03) | €2.69 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (€2.10) | €2.33 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (€24) | €20 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 37% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Taiwan | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (€15) | €43 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (€20) | €23 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (€182) | €81 | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (€38) | €59 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (€12) | €10 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (€3.17) | €3.94 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (€2.23) | €7 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,999 NT$ (€121) | €362 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (€0.15) | €0.28 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (€36) | €32 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 129 NT$ (€3.91) | €10 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 26% cheaper than in France
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