Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Mexico
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Taiwan is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Taiwan | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 168 NT$ (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 312 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 146 NT$ (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 171 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 89 NT$ (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 72 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 105 NT$ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 28 | + 132% | |
12 eggs, large | 88 NT$ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 49 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 NT$ (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 34 | + 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 493 NT$ (Mex$ 307) | Mex$ 88 | + 249% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 NT$ (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 48 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 112 NT$ (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 34 | + 104% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 NT$ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 30 | + 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 540 NT$ (Mex$ 337) | Mex$ 265 | + 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 76 NT$ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 38 | + 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 NT$ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 27 | - 8% | |
Housing | + 59% | |||
Housing in Taiwan is 59% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Taiwan | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 42,310 NT$ (Mex$ 26,359) | Mex$ 23,341 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 22,702 NT$ (Mex$ 14,143) | Mex$ 12,544 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,768 NT$ (Mex$ 1,725) | Mex$ 1,287 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,783 NT$ (Mex$ 14,816) | Mex$ 15,487 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,761 NT$ (Mex$ 6,704) | Mex$ 7,733 | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,448 NT$ (Mex$ 902) | Mex$ 935 | - 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 752 NT$ (Mex$ 469) | Mex$ 428 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | 13,215 NT$ (Mex$ 8,233) | Mex$ 5,981 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,854 NT$ (Mex$ 2,401) | Mex$ 2,431 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 365 NT$ (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 120 | + 89% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,723 NT$ (Mex$ 1,696) | Mex$ 126 | + 1242% | |
Clothes | + 42% | |||
Clothes in Taiwan is 42% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Taiwan | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,000 NT$ (Mex$ 1,869) | Mex$ 978 | + 91% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,723 NT$ (Mex$ 1,073) | Mex$ 799 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,273 NT$ (Mex$ 1,416) | Mex$ 1,720 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 NT$ (Mex$ 1,869) | Mex$ 1,403 | + 33% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Taiwan is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Taiwan | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 958,771 NT$ (Mex$ 597,306) | Mex$ 400,002 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 981 NT$ (Mex$ 611) | Mex$ 617 | - 1% | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in Taiwan is 48% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Taiwan | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 NT$ (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 96 | + 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 NT$ (Mex$ 374) | Mex$ 291 | + 29% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 NT$ (Mex$ 934) | Mex$ 742 | + 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 85 | + 140% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 65 | + 75% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 80 | + 126% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 38 | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 40 | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 761 NT$ (Mex$ 474) | Mex$ 307 | + 54% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Taiwan is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Taiwan | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 700 NT$ (Mex$ 436) | Mex$ 404 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 700 NT$ (Mex$ 436) | Mex$ 175 | + 150% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (Mex$ 3,738) | Mex$ 874 | + 328% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 NT$ (Mex$ 498) | Mex$ 895 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 350 NT$ (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 192 | + 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 180 NT$ (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 89 | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 227 NT$ (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 59 | + 140% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,917 NT$ (Mex$ 8,047) | Mex$ 11,526 | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (Mex$ 3.14) | Mex$ 2.20 | + 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,091 NT$ (Mex$ 679) | Mex$ 997 | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 136 NT$ (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 80 | + 6% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |

These prices were last updated on February 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 21% more expensive than in Mexico
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