Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 42% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Taiwan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 165 NT$ (Rp 91,615) | Rp 74,240 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 165 NT$ (Rp 91,424) | Rp 64,404 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 75 NT$ (Rp 41,735) | Rp 43,127 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 104 NT$ (Rp 57,734) | Rp 26,464 | + 118% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 NT$ (Rp 48,642) | Rp 32,847 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 117 NT$ (Rp 65,009) | Rp 18,993 | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 493 NT$ (Rp 273,107) | Rp 72,901 | + 275% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 NT$ (Rp 70,755) | Rp 45,403 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 112 NT$ (Rp 61,922) | Rp 22,376 | + 177% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 NT$ (Rp 33,216) | Rp 45,821 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 761 NT$ (Rp 421,616) | Rp 334,753 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 53 NT$ (Rp 29,626) | Rp 18,943 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 NT$ (Rp 19,478) | Rp 19,509 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 56% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Taiwan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 42,297 NT$ (Rp 23,444,972) | Rp 19,342,700 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 24,596 NT$ (Rp 13,633,414) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,768 NT$ (Rp 1,534,358) | Rp 2,134,520 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 28,361 NT$ (Rp 15,720,553) | Rp 17,742,000 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,141 NT$ (Rp 6,729,517) | Rp 11,274,600 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,448 NT$ (Rp 802,806) | Rp 1,559,960 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 899 NT$ (Rp 498,119) | Rp 303,658 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,073 NT$ (Rp 7,800,801) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 143% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,854 NT$ (Rp 2,136,144) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 365 NT$ (Rp 202,393) | Rp 91,402 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,723 NT$ (Rp 1,509,187) | Rp 83,441 | + 1709% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Taiwan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 NT$ (Rp 1,385,735) | Rp 651,126 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,134 NT$ (Rp 628,486) | Rp 458,661 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 NT$ (Rp 1,662,882) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,000 NT$ (Rp 2,217,176) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Taiwan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 958,771 NT$ (Rp 531,440,977) | Rp 504,781,000 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (Rp 17,034) | Rp 12,395 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 711 NT$ (Rp 393,918) | Rp 535,183 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 231% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 231% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Taiwan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 NT$ (Rp 110,859) | Rp 22,456 | + 394% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 NT$ (Rp 332,576) | Rp 96,147 | + 246% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 NT$ (Rp 831,441) | Rp 264,826 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (Rp 181,254) | Rp 66,604 | + 172% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (Rp 101,569) | Rp 26,592 | + 282% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (Rp 160,214) | Rp 33,023 | + 385% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (Rp 33,776) | Rp 27,953 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (Rp 38,326) | Rp 21,349 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 761 NT$ (Rp 421,926) | Rp 84,361 | + 400% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Taiwan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 700 NT$ (Rp 388,006) | Rp 468,169 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 638 NT$ (Rp 353,464) | Rp 96,262 | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (Rp 3,325,764) | Rp 496,791 | + 569% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 872 NT$ (Rp 483,507) | Rp 836,381 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 322 NT$ (Rp 178,454) | Rp 150,000 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 180 NT$ (Rp 99,773) | Rp 54,336 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 227 NT$ (Rp 125,972) | Rp 75,755 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,900 NT$ (Rp 6,596,098) | Rp 6,922,760 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (Rp 2,797) | Rp 2,388 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,024 NT$ (Rp 567,680) | Rp 433,566 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 121 NT$ (Rp 67,015) | Rp 46,882 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 352 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia
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