Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 81% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 236 NT$ (2,834 ₦) | 2,102 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 147 NT$ (1,768 ₦) | 1,690 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 133 NT$ (1,597 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 NT$ (1,206 ₦) | 802 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 105 NT$ (1,262 ₦) | 608 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 158 NT$ (1,906 ₦) | 686 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 276 NT$ (3,317 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 197 NT$ (2,372 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 194 NT$ (2,329 ₦) | 652 ₦ | + 257% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 68 NT$ (815 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 566 NT$ (6,815 ₦) | 2,829 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 73 NT$ (875 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 NT$ (379 ₦) | 353 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,988 NT$ (541,280 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,163 NT$ (338,848 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,151 NT$ (49,941 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,277 NT$ (304,126 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,315 NT$ (184,262 ₦) | 265,218 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,357 NT$ (28,360 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,007 NT$ (12,117 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,768 NT$ (189,716 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,064 NT$ (60,930 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 304 NT$ (3,663 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 227% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 406 NT$ (4,883 ₦) | 1,149 ₦ | + 325% | |
| Clothes | + 116% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 116% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,763 NT$ (33,244 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 362% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,502 NT$ (18,069 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,973 NT$ (35,775 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,601 NT$ (43,331 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 906,948 NT$ (10,912,069 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 509% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 NT$ (388 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,548 NT$ (18,627 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 162% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 162% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 302 NT$ (3,630 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 275% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 316 NT$ (3,797 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 986 NT$ (11,868 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 326 NT$ (3,928 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 292 NT$ (3,508 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 225% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 NT$ (3,232 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 196% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 78 NT$ (940 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 96 NT$ (1,149 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 459 NT$ (5,528 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | + 166% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 166% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,183 NT$ (14,232 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 580 NT$ (6,980 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,327 NT$ (64,089 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 297% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,829 NT$ (22,000 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 463 NT$ (5,571 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 143 NT$ (1,715 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 183 NT$ (2,200 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 288% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,113 NT$ (169,796 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 NT$ (306 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 798% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,696 NT$ (20,407 ₦) | 15,931 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 154 NT$ (1,852 ₦) | 475 ₦ | + 290% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,144 prices entered by 191 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria
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