Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 77% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Taiwan | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 192 NT$ (Shilling868) | Shilling624 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 142 NT$ (Shilling643) | Shilling754 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 134 NT$ (Shilling606) | Shilling379 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (Shilling424) | Shilling119 | + 256% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 NT$ (Shilling547) | Shilling226 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 115 NT$ (Shilling519) | Shilling114 | + 356% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 244 NT$ (Shilling1,102) | Shilling706 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 136 NT$ (Shilling614) | Shilling275 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 NT$ (Shilling418) | Shilling109 | + 282% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (Shilling220) | Shilling236 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 454 NT$ (Shilling2,049) | Shilling1,461 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 53 NT$ (Shilling242) | Shilling192 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 NT$ (Shilling266) | Shilling59 | + 351% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 18% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Taiwan | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,530 NT$ (Shilling201,134) | Shilling131,875 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,734 NT$ (Shilling134,302) | Shilling56,145 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,421 NT$ (Shilling6,416) | Shilling15,047 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,075 NT$ (Shilling90,673) | Shilling63,358 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,077 NT$ (Shilling59,064) | Shilling23,400 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 639 NT$ (Shilling2,884) | Shilling8,455 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 768 NT$ (Shilling3,467) | Shilling5,873 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,757 NT$ (Shilling66,655) | Shilling43,137 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 NT$ (Shilling7,453) | Shilling23,937 | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (Shilling447) | Shilling700 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 572 NT$ (Shilling2,586) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 123% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 123% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Taiwan | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,350 NT$ (Shilling10,612) | Shilling2,095 | + 407% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 972 NT$ (Shilling4,391) | Shilling2,759 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,705 NT$ (Shilling12,216) | Shilling5,660 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,514 NT$ (Shilling15,873) | Shilling5,773 | + 175% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 33% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Taiwan | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 874,225 NT$ (Shilling3,948,701) | Shilling2,467,240 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (Shilling141) | Shilling161 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,309 NT$ (Shilling5,911) | Shilling4,100 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 144% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 144% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Taiwan | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 244 NT$ (Shilling1,103) | Shilling178 | + 519% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 244 NT$ (Shilling1,103) | Shilling320 | + 245% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (Shilling3,157) | Shilling4,026 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 199 NT$ (Shilling899) | Shilling333 | + 170% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 NT$ (Shilling800) | Shilling308 | + 159% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (Shilling1,306) | Shilling439 | + 197% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 NT$ (Shilling283) | Shilling100 | + 183% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (Shilling312) | Shilling122 | + 156% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (Shilling3,613) | Shilling1,306 | + 177% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 59% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Taiwan | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (Shilling2,258) | Shilling3,290 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (Shilling2,910) | Shilling1,586 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (Shilling27,101) | Shilling1,600 | + 1594% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (Shilling5,612) | Shilling4,205 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (Shilling1,816) | Shilling1,300 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (Shilling472) | Shilling295 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (Shilling333) | Shilling260 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,403 NT$ (Shilling42,470) | Shilling26,546 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (Shilling23) | Shilling4.09 | + 457% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (Shilling5,386) | Shilling5,256 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 129 NT$ (Shilling582) | Shilling306 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 490 prices entered by 73 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 49% more expensive than in Kenya
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