Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Kenya
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Taiwan is 35% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Taiwan | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 186 NT$ (Shilling793) | Shilling623 | + 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 149 NT$ (Shilling634) | Shilling1,097 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 102 NT$ (Shilling435) | Shilling512 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 96 NT$ (Shilling407) | Shilling125 | + 227% | |
12 eggs, large | 107 NT$ (Shilling454) | Shilling300 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 110 NT$ (Shilling470) | Shilling81 | + 480% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 149 NT$ (Shilling636) | Shilling691 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 NT$ (Shilling565) | Shilling224 | + 153% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 93 NT$ (Shilling395) | Shilling106 | + 274% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 NT$ (Shilling212) | Shilling236 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 397 NT$ (Shilling1,688) | Shilling1,531 | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 60 NT$ (Shilling256) | Shilling180 | + 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 NT$ (Shilling149) | Shilling69 | + 117% | |
Housing | + 32% | |||
Housing in Taiwan is 32% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Taiwan | Kenya | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,961 NT$ (Shilling212,533) | Shilling136,525 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,651 NT$ (Shilling117,624) | Shilling60,816 | + 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,955 NT$ (Shilling12,572) | Shilling7,965 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,948 NT$ (Shilling72,096) | Shilling52,746 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,905 NT$ (Shilling50,643) | Shilling25,285 | + 100% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,194 NT$ (Shilling22,093) | Shilling2,500 | + 784% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 730 NT$ (Shilling3,107) | Shilling5,475 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | 20,000 NT$ (Shilling85,079) | Shilling20,000 | + 325% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 NT$ (Shilling8,508) | Shilling15,000 | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 NT$ (Shilling213) | Shilling1,000 | - 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 492 NT$ (Shilling2,095) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 112% | |||
Clothes in Taiwan is 112% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Taiwan | Kenya | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,452 NT$ (Shilling10,431) | Shilling2,224 | + 369% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,072 NT$ (Shilling4,559) | Shilling3,063 | + 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,717 NT$ (Shilling11,557) | Shilling6,171 | + 87% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,554 NT$ (Shilling15,120) | Shilling6,290 | + 140% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Taiwan is 27% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Taiwan | Kenya | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 929,519 NT$ (Shilling3,954,117) | Shilling2,367,810 | + 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 NT$ (Shilling135) | Shilling200 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,467 NT$ (Shilling6,241) | Shilling4,328 | + 44% | |
Personal Care | + 52% | |||
Personal Care in Taiwan is 52% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Taiwan | Kenya | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 NT$ (Shilling851) | Shilling1,000 | - 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 NT$ (Shilling2,552) | Shilling1,800 | + 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 NT$ (Shilling2,127) | Shilling2,960 | - 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (Shilling1,391) | Shilling200 | + 596% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (Shilling779) | Shilling313 | + 149% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (Shilling1,230) | Shilling1,100 | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ (Shilling425) | Shilling237 | + 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (Shilling294) | Shilling150 | + 96% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 761 NT$ (Shilling3,238) | Shilling1,247 | + 160% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Taiwan is 33% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Taiwan | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (Shilling2,127) | Shilling2,138 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (Shilling2,741) | Shilling1,561 | + 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (Shilling25,524) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (Shilling5,286) | Shilling4,289 | + 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (Shilling1,710) | Shilling795 | + 115% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (Shilling444) | Shilling305 | + 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (Shilling313) | Shilling262 | + 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,973 NT$ (Shilling59,442) | Shilling80,000 | - 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (Shilling21) | Shilling3.76 | + 471% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (Shilling5,072) | Shilling5,916 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 229 NT$ (Shilling976) | Shilling337 | + 190% | |
TOTAL | + 38% |
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 375 prices entered by 66 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 38% more expensive than in Kenya
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