- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 194 NT$ (Rp 93,204) | Rp 66,106 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 127 NT$ (Rp 61,343) | Rp 50,634 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 97 NT$ (Rp 46,468) | Rp 30,568 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 88 NT$ (Rp 42,320) | Rp 19,074 | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 NT$ (Rp 37,721) | Rp 24,685 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 120 NT$ (Rp 57,692) | Rp 16,247 | + 255% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 216 NT$ (Rp 103,765) | Rp 66,045 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 164 NT$ (Rp 79,042) | Rp 37,044 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 87 NT$ (Rp 41,679) | Rp 18,542 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (Rp 23,462) | Rp 32,310 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 604 NT$ (Rp 290,625) | Rp 368,198 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 51 NT$ (Rp 24,340) | Rp 19,117 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 NT$ (Rp 18,060) | Rp 16,216 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 46,879 NT$ (Rp 22,555,165) | Rp 12,242,600 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,198 NT$ (Rp 10,680,037) | Rp 9,677,710 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,297 NT$ (Rp 1,105,027) | Rp 910,541 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,718 NT$ (Rp 11,411,506) | Rp 8,553,620 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,955 NT$ (Rp 6,714,139) | Rp 4,943,740 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,623 NT$ (Rp 1,743,368) | Rp 619,505 | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 714 NT$ (Rp 343,345) | Rp 287,299 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 15,707 NT$ (Rp 7,557,328) | Rp 4,810,710 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,044 NT$ (Rp 1,464,387) | Rp 1,787,010 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 213 NT$ (Rp 102,674) | Rp 58,356 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 368 NT$ (Rp 177,137) | Rp 56,285 | + 215% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,341 NT$ (Rp 1,126,235) | Rp 615,926 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,307 NT$ (Rp 629,021) | Rp 397,678 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,739 NT$ (Rp 1,317,944) | Rp 985,125 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,011 NT$ (Rp 1,448,706) | Rp 811,453 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,020,720 NT$ (Rp 491,103,883) | Rp 469,436,000 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (Rp 13,894) | Rp 8,898 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,254 NT$ (Rp 603,107) | Rp 381,291 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 100% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 208 NT$ (Rp 100,260) | Rp 24,249 | + 313% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 193 NT$ (Rp 93,019) | Rp 88,999 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 696 NT$ (Rp 334,852) | Rp 343,185 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 275 NT$ (Rp 132,071) | Rp 45,191 | + 192% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 141 NT$ (Rp 67,980) | Rp 23,113 | + 194% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 169 NT$ (Rp 81,195) | Rp 34,430 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 66 NT$ (Rp 31,590) | Rp 14,080 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 93 NT$ (Rp 44,915) | Rp 13,066 | + 244% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 NT$ (Rp 192,557) | Rp 92,997 | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 856 NT$ (Rp 411,945) | Rp 216,823 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 540 NT$ (Rp 260,041) | Rp 100,274 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,239 NT$ (Rp 1,077,189) | Rp 375,594 | + 187% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,555 NT$ (Rp 747,991) | Rp 505,534 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 280 NT$ (Rp 134,547) | Rp 133,066 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 128 NT$ (Rp 61,560) | Rp 46,363 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 176 NT$ (Rp 84,716) | Rp 56,412 | + 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,900 NT$ (Rp 6,687,773) | Rp 7,643,620 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (Rp 3,368) | Rp 1,617 | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,577 NT$ (Rp 758,976) | Rp 565,576 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 110 NT$ (Rp 52,925) | Rp 24,489 | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
481.135
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,730 prices entered by 472 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 45% more expensive than in Indonesia
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