Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Taiwan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 129 NT$ (Rp 64,040) | Rp 61,205 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 148 NT$ (Rp 73,111) | Rp 48,353 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 146 NT$ (Rp 72,291) | Rp 29,046 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 105 NT$ (Rp 51,830) | Rp 21,836 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 85 NT$ (Rp 41,994) | Rp 22,834 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 NT$ (Rp 54,727) | Rp 14,630 | + 274% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 295 NT$ (Rp 146,212) | Rp 66,405 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 144 NT$ (Rp 71,275) | Rp 43,134 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 87 NT$ (Rp 42,848) | Rp 18,263 | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 NT$ (Rp 24,724) | Rp 34,771 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 739 NT$ (Rp 365,703) | Rp 406,659 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 49 NT$ (Rp 24,327) | Rp 17,291 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 NT$ (Rp 16,881) | Rp 16,247 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Taiwan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,462 NT$ (Rp 22,498,906) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,636 NT$ (Rp 12,687,135) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,301 NT$ (Rp 643,671) | Rp 801,210 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,757 NT$ (Rp 9,282,773) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,827 NT$ (Rp 6,347,873) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 605 NT$ (Rp 299,642) | Rp 505,106 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 NT$ (Rp 315,879) | Rp 237,062 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,000 NT$ (Rp 4,948,991) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 NT$ (Rp 1,484,697) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 155 NT$ (Rp 76,711) | Rp 57,323 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 163 NT$ (Rp 80,421) | Rp 95,242 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Taiwan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,313 NT$ (Rp 1,144,776) | Rp 648,513 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 884 NT$ (Rp 437,444) | Rp 480,172 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,677 NT$ (Rp 1,324,696) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,494 NT$ (Rp 1,729,326) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Taiwan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 737,993 NT$ (Rp 365,232,089) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 NT$ (Rp 13,834) | Rp 9,337 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,263 NT$ (Rp 624,993) | Rp 419,026 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 115% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Taiwan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 196 NT$ (Rp 97,093) | Rp 19,709 | + 393% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 NT$ (Rp 78,297) | Rp 89,583 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 NT$ (Rp 346,429) | Rp 204,790 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 279 NT$ (Rp 138,274) | Rp 108,192 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 190 NT$ (Rp 94,201) | Rp 22,334 | + 322% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 213 NT$ (Rp 105,198) | Rp 30,094 | + 250% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 NT$ (Rp 25,618) | Rp 22,886 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 84 NT$ (Rp 41,629) | Rp 11,284 | + 269% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 287 NT$ (Rp 141,862) | Rp 119,565 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Taiwan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 717 NT$ (Rp 354,962) | Rp 261,585 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 529 NT$ (Rp 261,872) | Rp 99,216 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,330 NT$ (Rp 5,607,158) | Rp 251,127 | + 2133% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 831 NT$ (Rp 411,068) | Rp 573,242 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 257 NT$ (Rp 127,260) | Rp 159,890 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 101 NT$ (Rp 50,015) | Rp 39,869 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 53 NT$ (Rp 26,171) | Rp 65,361 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,014 NT$ (Rp 5,945,520) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.91 NT$ (Rp 2,428) | Rp 2,093 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,300 NT$ (Rp 643,161) | Rp 509,555 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 125 NT$ (Rp 61,666) | Rp 32,683 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 543 prices entered by 73 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 34% more expensive than in Indonesia
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