Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Taiwan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 192 NT$ (Rp 93,238) | Rp 45,378 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 141 NT$ (Rp 68,425) | Rp 54,330 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 131 NT$ (Rp 63,309) | Rp 27,591 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (Rp 45,648) | Rp 19,722 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 118 NT$ (Rp 57,161) | Rp 26,707 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 115 NT$ (Rp 55,686) | Rp 18,501 | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 238 NT$ (Rp 115,511) | Rp 56,542 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 134 NT$ (Rp 64,812) | Rp 42,973 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 97 NT$ (Rp 46,836) | Rp 22,558 | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (Rp 23,595) | Rp 34,959 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 454 NT$ (Rp 219,818) | Rp 337,317 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 57 NT$ (Rp 27,698) | Rp 20,426 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 56 NT$ (Rp 27,289) | Rp 17,971 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Taiwan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,530 NT$ (Rp 21,579,970) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,545 NT$ (Rp 13,833,072) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,518 NT$ (Rp 735,557) | Rp 496,641 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,415 NT$ (Rp 9,408,883) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,406 NT$ (Rp 6,012,318) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 601 NT$ (Rp 291,429) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 773 NT$ (Rp 374,799) | Rp 400,530 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,757 NT$ (Rp 7,151,501) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 NT$ (Rp 799,686) | Rp 1,358,260 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (Rp 47,977) | Rp 43,866 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 572 NT$ (Rp 277,429) | Rp 71,573 | + 288% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Taiwan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,350 NT$ (Rp 1,138,625) | Rp 624,572 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 972 NT$ (Rp 471,110) | Rp 439,901 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,705 NT$ (Rp 1,310,644) | Rp 1,223,050 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,514 NT$ (Rp 1,703,075) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Taiwan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 874,225 NT$ (Rp 423,661,900) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (Rp 15,103) | Rp 11,904 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 NT$ (Rp 626,219) | Rp 150,291 | + 317% | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 148% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Taiwan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 244 NT$ (Rp 118,365) | Rp 36,367 | + 225% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 244 NT$ (Rp 118,365) | Rp 60,467 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (Rp 338,745) | Rp 313,421 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 199 NT$ (Rp 96,438) | Rp 130,123 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (Rp 88,801) | Rp 19,595 | + 353% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (Rp 140,073) | Rp 34,558 | + 305% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ (Rp 48,461) | Rp 30,035 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (Rp 33,509) | Rp 15,580 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (Rp 387,691) | Rp 88,350 | + 339% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Taiwan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (Rp 242,307) | Rp 216,012 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (Rp 312,267) | Rp 104,481 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (Rp 2,907,686) | Rp 2,274,680 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (Rp 602,162) | Rp 383,761 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (Rp 194,861) | Rp 162,937 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (Rp 50,631) | Rp 36,298 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (Rp 35,703) | Rp 40,791 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,999 NT$ (Rp 1,937,972) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (Rp 2,446) | Rp 2,029 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (Rp 577,830) | Rp 496,553 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 129 NT$ (Rp 62,416) | Rp 35,528 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 894 prices entered by 131 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia
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