Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 67% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 236 NT$ (Rp 107,934) | Rp 62,389 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 147 NT$ (Rp 67,332) | Rp 50,984 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 133 NT$ (Rp 60,827) | Rp 29,325 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 NT$ (Rp 45,918) | Rp 18,889 | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 105 NT$ (Rp 48,068) | Rp 26,350 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 158 NT$ (Rp 72,601) | Rp 15,739 | + 361% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 276 NT$ (Rp 126,334) | Rp 69,458 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 197 NT$ (Rp 90,339) | Rp 39,153 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 194 NT$ (Rp 88,721) | Rp 19,538 | + 354% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 68 NT$ (Rp 31,052) | Rp 30,210 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 566 NT$ (Rp 259,562) | Rp 433,415 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 73 NT$ (Rp 33,310) | Rp 15,764 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 NT$ (Rp 14,422) | Rp 14,528 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,988 NT$ (Rp 20,616,315) | Rp 13,652,300 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,163 NT$ (Rp 12,906,065) | Rp 7,261,930 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,151 NT$ (Rp 1,902,138) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,277 NT$ (Rp 11,583,568) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,315 NT$ (Rp 7,018,183) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,357 NT$ (Rp 1,080,177) | Rp 660,848 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,007 NT$ (Rp 461,497) | Rp 281,571 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,768 NT$ (Rp 7,225,913) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,064 NT$ (Rp 2,320,719) | Rp 1,567,420 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 304 NT$ (Rp 139,530) | Rp 52,955 | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 406 NT$ (Rp 185,991) | Rp 55,185 | + 237% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 45% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,763 NT$ (Rp 1,266,199) | Rp 658,752 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,502 NT$ (Rp 688,203) | Rp 531,171 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,973 NT$ (Rp 1,362,604) | Rp 1,095,930 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,601 NT$ (Rp 1,650,406) | Rp 911,737 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 906,948 NT$ (Rp 415,619,362) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 NT$ (Rp 14,634) | Rp 9,131 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,548 NT$ (Rp 709,467) | Rp 360,956 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | + 197% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 197% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 302 NT$ (Rp 138,245) | Rp 32,065 | + 331% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 316 NT$ (Rp 144,602) | Rp 138,988 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 986 NT$ (Rp 452,038) | Rp 257,547 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 326 NT$ (Rp 149,621) | Rp 41,237 | + 263% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 292 NT$ (Rp 133,599) | Rp 24,297 | + 450% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 NT$ (Rp 123,112) | Rp 30,182 | + 308% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 78 NT$ (Rp 35,792) | Rp 19,131 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 96 NT$ (Rp 43,770) | Rp 14,080 | + 211% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 459 NT$ (Rp 210,554) | Rp 66,998 | + 214% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 145% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,183 NT$ (Rp 542,078) | Rp 184,609 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 580 NT$ (Rp 265,864) | Rp 105,675 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,327 NT$ (Rp 2,441,022) | Rp 359,301 | + 579% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,829 NT$ (Rp 837,940) | Rp 433,102 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 463 NT$ (Rp 212,172) | Rp 128,455 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 143 NT$ (Rp 65,338) | Rp 46,128 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 183 NT$ (Rp 83,775) | Rp 51,877 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,218 NT$ (Rp 6,515,562) | Rp 6,699,010 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 NT$ (Rp 10,535) | Rp 1,406 | + 649% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,636 NT$ (Rp 749,638) | Rp 588,150 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 154 NT$ (Rp 70,542) | Rp 22,910 | + 208% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,261 prices entered by 253 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia
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