- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 187 NT$ (Rp 85,879) | Rp 65,531 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 127 NT$ (Rp 58,101) | Rp 49,511 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 91 NT$ (Rp 41,697) | Rp 30,885 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 88 NT$ (Rp 40,179) | Rp 18,934 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 74 NT$ (Rp 33,932) | Rp 22,695 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 89 NT$ (Rp 41,026) | Rp 14,388 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 206 NT$ (Rp 94,261) | Rp 60,646 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 140 NT$ (Rp 64,240) | Rp 37,954 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 77 NT$ (Rp 35,306) | Rp 18,653 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 NT$ (Rp 21,469) | Rp 31,286 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 617 NT$ (Rp 282,744) | Rp 371,771 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 48 NT$ (Rp 22,053) | Rp 18,926 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 NT$ (Rp 13,735) | Rp 15,260 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,848 NT$ (Rp 19,191,061) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,261 NT$ (Rp 9,291,489) | Rp 8,155,000 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,271 NT$ (Rp 1,041,218) | Rp 887,496 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 22,194 NT$ (Rp 10,177,705) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,112 NT$ (Rp 6,013,016) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,893 NT$ (Rp 1,326,687) | Rp 667,380 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 740 NT$ (Rp 339,298) | Rp 252,522 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,669 NT$ (Rp 6,727,171) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,877 NT$ (Rp 1,319,373) | Rp 1,628,720 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 198 NT$ (Rp 90,921) | Rp 59,625 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 337 NT$ (Rp 154,335) | Rp 55,089 | + 180% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 34% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,098 NT$ (Rp 962,084) | Rp 659,239 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,243 NT$ (Rp 569,966) | Rp 428,524 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,688 NT$ (Rp 1,232,797) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,632 NT$ (Rp 1,207,212) | Rp 936,471 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 915,541 NT$ (Rp 419,853,646) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (Rp 13,337) | Rp 8,791 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,319 NT$ (Rp 604,732) | Rp 382,650 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 89% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 NT$ (Rp 106,317) | Rp 24,611 | + 332% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 142 NT$ (Rp 64,899) | Rp 90,441 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 761 NT$ (Rp 348,770) | Rp 332,164 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 275 NT$ (Rp 125,882) | Rp 45,296 | + 178% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 128 NT$ (Rp 58,792) | Rp 23,390 | + 151% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 98 NT$ (Rp 45,150) | Rp 32,514 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 NT$ (Rp 35,271) | Rp 15,188 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 NT$ (Rp 36,355) | Rp 12,682 | + 187% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 422 NT$ (Rp 193,427) | Rp 81,236 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 814 NT$ (Rp 373,070) | Rp 211,083 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 520 NT$ (Rp 238,458) | Rp 98,679 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,239 NT$ (Rp 1,026,704) | Rp 460,234 | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,643 NT$ (Rp 753,341) | Rp 497,062 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 281 NT$ (Rp 129,065) | Rp 118,309 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 NT$ (Rp 56,463) | Rp 45,661 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 177 NT$ (Rp 81,196) | Rp 54,748 | + 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,731 NT$ (Rp 6,297,018) | Rp 7,809,260 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 NT$ (Rp 2,848) | Rp 1,846 | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,448 NT$ (Rp 663,853) | Rp 521,125 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 110 NT$ (Rp 50,444) | Rp 24,789 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,587 prices entered by 450 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 32% more expensive than in Indonesia
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