Cost of living in Taiwan compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 23% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Taiwan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 196 NT$ (NZ$10) | NZ$22 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 147 NT$ (NZ$8) | NZ$15 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 128 NT$ (NZ$7) | NZ$9 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (NZ$4.96) | NZ$2.42 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 NT$ (NZ$6) | NZ$11 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 NT$ (NZ$5.82) | NZ$10 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 230 NT$ (NZ$12) | NZ$9 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 NT$ (NZ$7) | NZ$4.65 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 95 NT$ (NZ$4.96) | NZ$3.93 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (NZ$2.55) | NZ$4.97 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 436 NT$ (NZ$23) | NZ$19 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 61 NT$ (NZ$3.17) | NZ$4.28 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 55 NT$ (NZ$2.86) | NZ$2.24 | + 28% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 45% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Taiwan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 46,160 NT$ (NZ$2,421) | NZ$3,752 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,930 NT$ (NZ$1,517) | NZ$3,056 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,512 NT$ (NZ$79) | NZ$197 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,869 NT$ (NZ$990) | NZ$2,583 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,302 NT$ (NZ$698) | NZ$1,932 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,598 NT$ (NZ$294) | NZ$150 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 753 NT$ (NZ$39) | NZ$79 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,757 NT$ (NZ$774) | NZ$584 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 NT$ (NZ$87) | NZ$276 | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (NZ$5.19) | NZ$20 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 572 NT$ (NZ$30) | NZ$34 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 32% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Taiwan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,350 NT$ (NZ$123) | NZ$127 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 972 NT$ (NZ$51) | NZ$95 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,745 NT$ (NZ$92) | NZ$166 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,514 NT$ (NZ$184) | NZ$206 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 37% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Taiwan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 917,519 NT$ (NZ$48,121) | NZ$40,505 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (NZ$1.63) | NZ$2.73 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 NT$ (NZ$68) | NZ$137 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 29% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Taiwan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 244 NT$ (NZ$13) | NZ$14 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 244 NT$ (NZ$13) | NZ$5.00 | + 156% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (NZ$37) | NZ$64 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 199 NT$ (NZ$10) | NZ$7 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (NZ$10) | NZ$6 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (NZ$15) | NZ$8 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ (NZ$5.24) | NZ$3.37 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (NZ$3.63) | NZ$4.75 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (NZ$42) | NZ$40 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 47% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Taiwan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (NZ$26) | NZ$82 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (NZ$34) | NZ$40 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (NZ$315) | NZ$211 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (NZ$65) | NZ$118 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (NZ$21) | NZ$20 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (NZ$5.48) | NZ$5.71 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (NZ$3.86) | NZ$11 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,016 NT$ (NZ$420) | NZ$1,189 | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (NZ$0.26) | NZ$0.44 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (NZ$63) | NZ$72 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 128 NT$ (NZ$7) | NZ$39 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,057 prices entered by 125 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 35% cheaper than in New Zealand
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