- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 189 NT$ (2,240 ₦) | 2,334 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 126 NT$ (1,492 ₦) | 2,073 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 91 NT$ (1,076 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 87 NT$ (1,027 ₦) | 891 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 74 NT$ (875 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 89 NT$ (1,058 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 206 NT$ (2,431 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 140 NT$ (1,657 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 77 NT$ (911 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 NT$ (554 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 617 NT$ (7,293 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 201% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 50 NT$ (593 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 NT$ (354 ₦) | 368 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 42,224 NT$ (499,469 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,261 NT$ (239,671 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,067 NT$ (24,453 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 22,194 NT$ (262,530 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,112 NT$ (155,104 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,893 NT$ (34,221 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 740 NT$ (8,752 ₦) | 7,385 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,669 NT$ (173,525 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,877 NT$ (34,033 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 198 NT$ (2,345 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 394 NT$ (4,662 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 213% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,286 NT$ (27,040 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 291% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,212 NT$ (14,339 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,601 NT$ (30,763 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,712 NT$ (32,080 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 962,989 NT$ (11,391,234 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (344 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,254 NT$ (14,833 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 NT$ (2,742 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 142 NT$ (1,674 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 653 NT$ (7,723 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 275 NT$ (3,247 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 128 NT$ (1,517 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 111 NT$ (1,318 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 68 NT$ (801 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 NT$ (939 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 379 NT$ (4,485 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 749 NT$ (8,856 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 529 NT$ (6,258 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,239 NT$ (26,483 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,561 NT$ (18,465 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 281 NT$ (3,329 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 NT$ (1,459 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 171 NT$ (2,019 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 261% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,900 NT$ (164,424 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (83 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,488 NT$ (17,602 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 110 NT$ (1,301 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 182% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,408 prices entered by 245 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 39% more expensive than in Nigeria
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