Cost of living in Taiwan compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 33% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Taiwan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 168 NT$ (NZ$9) | NZ$25 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 146 NT$ (NZ$8) | NZ$16 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 75 NT$ (NZ$3.93) | NZ$8 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 105 NT$ (NZ$5.48) | NZ$2.29 | + 139% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 85 NT$ (NZ$4.42) | NZ$11 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 NT$ (NZ$5.22) | NZ$8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 493 NT$ (NZ$26) | NZ$8 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 NT$ (NZ$7) | NZ$5.09 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 112 NT$ (NZ$5.83) | NZ$4.05 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 NT$ (NZ$2.72) | NZ$7 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 540 NT$ (NZ$28) | NZ$19 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 65 NT$ (NZ$3.42) | NZ$4.63 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 NT$ (NZ$2.13) | NZ$2.94 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 28% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Taiwan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 42,310 NT$ (NZ$2,209) | NZ$3,887 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 22,702 NT$ (NZ$1,185) | NZ$2,922 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,768 NT$ (NZ$145) | NZ$203 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,783 NT$ (NZ$1,242) | NZ$2,549 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,761 NT$ (NZ$562) | NZ$2,011 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,448 NT$ (NZ$76) | NZ$169 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 706 NT$ (NZ$37) | NZ$79 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,215 NT$ (NZ$690) | NZ$745 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,854 NT$ (NZ$201) | NZ$194 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 365 NT$ (NZ$19) | NZ$20 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,723 NT$ (NZ$142) | NZ$39 | + 264% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 6% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Taiwan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,000 NT$ (NZ$157) | NZ$141 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,723 NT$ (NZ$90) | NZ$91 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,273 NT$ (NZ$119) | NZ$211 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 NT$ (NZ$157) | NZ$204 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 57% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Taiwan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 958,771 NT$ (NZ$50,051) | NZ$47,093 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (NZ$1.64) | NZ$2.79 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 981 NT$ (NZ$51) | NZ$186 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 20% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Taiwan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 NT$ (NZ$10) | NZ$15 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 NT$ (NZ$31) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 NT$ (NZ$78) | NZ$70 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (NZ$17) | NZ$8 | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (NZ$10) | NZ$6 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (NZ$15) | NZ$10 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (NZ$3.18) | NZ$2.97 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (NZ$3.61) | NZ$3.30 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 761 NT$ (NZ$40) | NZ$39 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 42% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Taiwan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 700 NT$ (NZ$37) | NZ$75 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 700 NT$ (NZ$37) | NZ$40 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (NZ$313) | NZ$251 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 NT$ (NZ$42) | NZ$118 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 350 NT$ (NZ$18) | NZ$20 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 180 NT$ (NZ$9) | NZ$5.68 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 227 NT$ (NZ$12) | NZ$14 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,917 NT$ (NZ$674) | NZ$1,174 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (NZ$0.26) | NZ$0.51 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,091 NT$ (NZ$57) | NZ$71 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 136 NT$ (NZ$7) | NZ$40 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 697 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 37% cheaper than in New Zealand
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