Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 142 NT$ (Rp 72,641) | Rp 48,924 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 131 NT$ (Rp 67,192) | Rp 55,115 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 81 NT$ (Rp 41,586) | Rp 32,165 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 96 NT$ (Rp 48,898) | Rp 20,667 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 73 NT$ (Rp 37,266) | Rp 25,337 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 NT$ (Rp 54,198) | Rp 17,064 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 293 NT$ (Rp 149,586) | Rp 61,721 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 NT$ (Rp 65,585) | Rp 37,576 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 87 NT$ (Rp 44,406) | Rp 19,651 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 NT$ (Rp 24,032) | Rp 33,333 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 543 NT$ (Rp 277,668) | Rp 374,037 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 NT$ (Rp 20,928) | Rp 18,761 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 NT$ (Rp 20,252) | Rp 18,326 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,910 NT$ (Rp 13,248,603) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,351 NT$ (Rp 10,406,048) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,985 NT$ (Rp 1,526,331) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,106 NT$ (Rp 12,837,695) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,842 NT$ (Rp 9,123,163) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,013 NT$ (Rp 1,029,248) | Rp 979,539 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 603 NT$ (Rp 308,448) | Rp 329,516 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,779 NT$ (Rp 5,511,870) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,604 NT$ (Rp 1,842,734) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 129 NT$ (Rp 65,959) | Rp 66,640 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 293 NT$ (Rp 149,576) | Rp 68,439 | + 119% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,747 NT$ (Rp 893,233) | Rp 680,041 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 884 NT$ (Rp 451,970) | Rp 424,371 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,563 NT$ (Rp 1,310,405) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,654 NT$ (Rp 1,357,182) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 41% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 898,408 NT$ (Rp 459,386,205) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 NT$ (Rp 16,150) | Rp 8,926 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,092 NT$ (Rp 558,468) | Rp 228,023 | + 145% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 131% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 196 NT$ (Rp 100,318) | Rp 23,270 | + 331% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 NT$ (Rp 80,897) | Rp 59,151 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 NT$ (Rp 357,934) | Rp 256,292 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 279 NT$ (Rp 142,866) | Rp 80,956 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 190 NT$ (Rp 97,329) | Rp 22,650 | + 330% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 213 NT$ (Rp 108,691) | Rp 44,295 | + 145% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 NT$ (Rp 30,918) | Rp 22,030 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 84 NT$ (Rp 43,011) | Rp 12,336 | + 249% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 287 NT$ (Rp 146,573) | Rp 89,053 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 56% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 984 NT$ (Rp 502,972) | Rp 176,169 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 577 NT$ (Rp 295,259) | Rp 105,763 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,330 NT$ (Rp 5,793,359) | Rp 650,328 | + 791% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,026 NT$ (Rp 524,736) | Rp 361,319 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 292 NT$ (Rp 149,124) | Rp 133,391 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 106 NT$ (Rp 54,024) | Rp 36,857 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83 NT$ (Rp 42,501) | Rp 48,318 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,041 NT$ (Rp 6,157,019) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.56 NT$ (Rp 2,841) | Rp 1,787 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,106 NT$ (Rp 565,407) | Rp 604,695 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 101 NT$ (Rp 51,408) | Rp 28,321 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,235 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia
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