Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 64% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Taiwan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 206 NT$ (3,158 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 147 NT$ (2,264 ₦) | 2,318 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 151 NT$ (2,320 ₦) | 1,522 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ (1,410 ₦) | 1,222 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 112 NT$ (1,721 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 189 NT$ (2,910 ₦) | 1,033 ₦ | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 355 NT$ (5,446 ₦) | 1,734 ₦ | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 171 NT$ (2,620 ₦) | 2,062 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 108 NT$ (1,663 ₦) | 1,536 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 NT$ (1,004 ₦) | 450 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,012 NT$ (15,552 ₦) | 4,511 ₦ | + 245% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 58 NT$ (885 ₦) | 580 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 NT$ (908 ₦) | 554 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 43% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Taiwan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 41,979 NT$ (644,852 ₦) | 1,384,300 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 24,476 NT$ (375,975 ₦) | 550,613 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,266 NT$ (19,454 ₦) | 29,483 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 28,215 NT$ (433,421 ₦) | 532,585 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,070 NT$ (216,138 ₦) | 284,622 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 699 NT$ (10,737 ₦) | 9,353 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 424 NT$ (6,519 ₦) | 18,452 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,087 NT$ (124,225 ₦) | 95,780 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,235 NT$ (34,325 ₦) | 31,540 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (1,521 ₦) | 5,479 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155 NT$ (2,384 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 69% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Taiwan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 757 NT$ (11,633 ₦) | 8,961 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,365 NT$ (20,973 ₦) | 11,056 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,281 NT$ (35,031 ₦) | 25,787 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,540 NT$ (39,019 ₦) | 26,918 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Taiwan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 916,453 NT$ (14,077,785 ₦) | 23,442,500 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (467 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,388 NT$ (21,328 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 115% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Taiwan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 240 NT$ (3,679 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 862% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 240 NT$ (3,679 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (10,737 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 199 NT$ (3,057 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 NT$ (3,059 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 266% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 280 NT$ (4,295 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 159% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 NT$ (798 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 70 NT$ (1,078 ₦) | 617 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (12,289 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 626% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Taiwan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 537 NT$ (8,252 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 633 NT$ (9,723 ₦) | 5,412 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,284 NT$ (35,083 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 404 NT$ (6,203 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 NT$ (2,741 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 212 NT$ (3,263 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 553% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,193 NT$ (156,582 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.46 NT$ (84 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 253% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 939 NT$ (14,430 ₦) | 19,892 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 128 NT$ (1,961 ₦) | 505 ₦ | + 289% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 515 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is about the same as in Nigeria
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