Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Taiwan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 129 NT$ (1,931 ₦) | 1,563 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 145 NT$ (2,172 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 146 NT$ (2,188 ₦) | 1,150 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 99 NT$ (1,477 ₦) | 1,285 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 75 NT$ (1,120 ₦) | 833 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 NT$ (1,656 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 295 NT$ (4,425 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 144 NT$ (2,157 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 87 NT$ (1,297 ₦) | 985 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 NT$ (748 ₦) | 381 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 462 NT$ (6,926 ₦) | 2,452 ₦ | + 182% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 44 NT$ (664 ₦) | 660 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 NT$ (511 ₦) | 560 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 54% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Taiwan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 46,225 NT$ (692,334 ₦) | 1,773,070 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,458 NT$ (381,299 ₦) | 776,968 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,000 NT$ (14,977 ₦) | 44,622 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,207 NT$ (287,675 ₦) | 633,261 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,302 NT$ (199,223 ₦) | 300,161 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,013 NT$ (30,148 ₦) | 29,638 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 627 NT$ (9,384 ₦) | 22,655 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,779 NT$ (161,447 ₦) | 119,635 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,604 NT$ (53,975 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 155 NT$ (2,322 ₦) | 3,231 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 293 NT$ (4,381 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Taiwan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,313 NT$ (34,645 ₦) | 6,866 ₦ | + 405% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 884 NT$ (13,239 ₦) | 14,269 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,677 NT$ (40,090 ₦) | 25,310 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,494 NT$ (52,335 ₦) | 25,580 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Taiwan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 595,803 NT$ (8,923,573 ₦) | 7,502,580 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 NT$ (419 ₦) | 169 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,263 NT$ (18,914 ₦) | 10,403 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Taiwan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 196 NT$ (2,938 ₦) | 1,720 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 NT$ (2,370 ₦) | 4,921 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 NT$ (10,484 ₦) | 18,132 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 279 NT$ (4,185 ₦) | 2,204 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 190 NT$ (2,851 ₦) | 937 ₦ | + 204% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 213 NT$ (3,184 ₦) | 1,852 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 NT$ (775 ₦) | 900 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 84 NT$ (1,260 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 287 NT$ (4,293 ₦) | 1,754 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Taiwan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 717 NT$ (10,742 ₦) | 10,095 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 580 NT$ (8,693 ₦) | 5,899 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,330 NT$ (169,692 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 763% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 831 NT$ (12,440 ₦) | 15,587 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 257 NT$ (3,851 ₦) | 2,405 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 101 NT$ (1,514 ₦) | 1,158 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 53 NT$ (792 ₦) | 690 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,208 NT$ (182,836 ₦) | 144,218 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.91 NT$ (73 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,300 NT$ (19,464 ₦) | 15,081 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 160 NT$ (2,396 ₦) | 713 ₦ | + 236% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 525 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria
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