Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Taiwan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 196 NT$ (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 292 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 147 NT$ (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 158 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 128 NT$ (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 72 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 27 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 NT$ (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 48 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 NT$ (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 27 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 230 NT$ (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 93 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 NT$ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 50 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 95 NT$ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 34 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 30 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 436 NT$ (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 281 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 61 NT$ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 35 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 55 NT$ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 25 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Taiwan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 46,160 NT$ (Mex$ 25,379) | Mex$ 20,392 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,930 NT$ (Mex$ 15,905) | Mex$ 10,207 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,512 NT$ (Mex$ 831) | Mex$ 1,140 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,869 NT$ (Mex$ 10,374) | Mex$ 13,229 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,302 NT$ (Mex$ 7,314) | Mex$ 7,486 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,598 NT$ (Mex$ 3,078) | Mex$ 844 | + 265% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 753 NT$ (Mex$ 414) | Mex$ 418 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,757 NT$ (Mex$ 8,113) | Mex$ 6,282 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 NT$ (Mex$ 907) | Mex$ 2,604 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 114 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 572 NT$ (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 118 | + 166% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 4% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Taiwan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,350 NT$ (Mex$ 1,292) | Mex$ 1,009 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 972 NT$ (Mex$ 534) | Mex$ 708 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,666 NT$ (Mex$ 1,466) | Mex$ 1,753 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,514 NT$ (Mex$ 1,932) | Mex$ 1,318 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Taiwan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 917,519 NT$ (Mex$ 504,452) | Mex$ 364,078 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 23 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 NT$ (Mex$ 710) | Mex$ 648 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Taiwan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 244 NT$ (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 98 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 244 NT$ (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 233 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (Mex$ 384) | Mex$ 617 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 82 | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 57 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 71 | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 34 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 32 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (Mex$ 440) | Mex$ 241 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Taiwan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 356 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (Mex$ 354) | Mex$ 163 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (Mex$ 3,299) | Mex$ 782 | + 322% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (Mex$ 683) | Mex$ 811 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 170 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 82 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 48 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,016 NT$ (Mex$ 4,407) | Mex$ 12,061 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (Mex$ 2.77) | Mex$ 2.30 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (Mex$ 656) | Mex$ 962 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 132 NT$ (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 82 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,372 prices entered by 908 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 4% more expensive than in Mexico
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