Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 142 NT$ (1,932 ₦) | 2,456 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 131 NT$ (1,788 ₦) | 2,030 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 81 NT$ (1,106 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 89 NT$ (1,217 ₦) | 693 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 70 NT$ (948 ₦) | 682 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 NT$ (1,442 ₦) | 550 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 293 NT$ (3,979 ₦) | 2,663 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 NT$ (1,745 ₦) | 829 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 87 NT$ (1,181 ₦) | 717 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 NT$ (640 ₦) | 362 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 558 NT$ (7,589 ₦) | 2,544 ₦ | + 198% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 43 NT$ (588 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 NT$ (539 ₦) | 351 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,907 NT$ (366,024 ₦) | 365,534 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,322 NT$ (276,440 ₦) | 133,826 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,092 NT$ (55,660 ₦) | 26,822 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,106 NT$ (341,526 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,842 NT$ (242,707 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,011 NT$ (27,354 ₦) | 16,604 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 680 NT$ (9,256 ₦) | 9,095 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,779 NT$ (146,634 ₦) | 70,488 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,461 NT$ (47,077 ₦) | 29,830 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 129 NT$ (1,755 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 286 NT$ (3,896 ₦) | 889 ₦ | + 338% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,747 NT$ (23,763 ₦) | 6,437 ₦ | + 269% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 884 NT$ (12,024 ₦) | 10,280 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,521 NT$ (34,291 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,654 NT$ (36,106 ₦) | 18,034 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 926,942 NT$ (12,609,376 ₦) | 6,504,060 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (418 ₦) | 142 ₦ | + 194% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 943 NT$ (12,823 ₦) | 12,367 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 196 NT$ (2,669 ₦) | 1,411 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 NT$ (2,152 ₦) | 2,139 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 8,882 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 279 NT$ (3,801 ₦) | 1,083 ₦ | + 251% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 190 NT$ (2,589 ₦) | 858 ₦ | + 202% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 213 NT$ (2,892 ₦) | 1,400 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 69 NT$ (939 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 84 NT$ (1,144 ₦) | 532 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 287 NT$ (3,899 ₦) | 2,085 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 984 NT$ (13,381 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 577 NT$ (7,855 ₦) | 3,760 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,330 NT$ (154,123 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 1023% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,026 NT$ (13,960 ₦) | 29,551 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 311 NT$ (4,227 ₦) | 2,449 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 106 NT$ (1,437 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 103 NT$ (1,398 ₦) | 363 ₦ | + 285% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,593 NT$ (157,705 ₦) | 111,684 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.56 NT$ (76 ₦) | 28 ₦ | + 173% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,106 NT$ (15,042 ₦) | 13,493 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 101 NT$ (1,368 ₦) | 391 ₦ | + 250% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,060 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria
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