Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 130% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 130% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Taiwan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 192 NT$ (₨1,781) | ₨972 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 142 NT$ (₨1,319) | ₨1,004 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 134 NT$ (₨1,243) | ₨365 | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (₨869) | ₨171 | + 408% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 NT$ (₨1,123) | ₨282 | + 298% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 115 NT$ (₨1,065) | ₨255 | + 318% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 244 NT$ (₨2,259) | ₨1,139 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 136 NT$ (₨1,259) | ₨290 | + 334% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 NT$ (₨857) | ₨117 | + 632% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (₨451) | ₨549 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 454 NT$ (₨4,202) | ₨2,784 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 53 NT$ (₨495) | ₨289 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 NT$ (₨545) | ₨191 | + 185% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 153% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Taiwan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,530 NT$ (₨412,543) | ₨115,670 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,734 NT$ (₨275,464) | ₨70,950 | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,421 NT$ (₨13,160) | ₨25,995 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,075 NT$ (₨185,979) | ₨59,502 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,077 NT$ (₨121,146) | ₨50,821 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 639 NT$ (₨5,916) | ₨20,152 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 768 NT$ (₨7,112) | ₨2,097 | + 239% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,757 NT$ (₨136,715) | ₨71,636 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 NT$ (₨15,288) | ₨23,262 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (₨917) | ₨1,718 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 572 NT$ (₨5,304) | ₨1,977 | + 168% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Taiwan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,350 NT$ (₨21,767) | ₨3,426 | + 535% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 972 NT$ (₨9,006) | ₨6,254 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,705 NT$ (₨25,056) | ₨13,199 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,514 NT$ (₨32,558) | ₨8,569 | + 280% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Taiwan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 874,225 NT$ (₨8,099,119) | ₨4,456,060 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (₨289) | ₨270 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,309 NT$ (₨12,123) | ₨4,626 | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Taiwan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 244 NT$ (₨2,263) | ₨1,015 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 244 NT$ (₨2,263) | ₨1,391 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (₨6,476) | ₨3,667 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 199 NT$ (₨1,844) | ₨521 | + 254% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 NT$ (₨1,641) | ₨922 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (₨2,678) | ₨736 | + 264% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 NT$ (₨581) | ₨249 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (₨641) | ₨242 | + 165% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (₨7,411) | ₨860 | + 762% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 111% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Taiwan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (₨4,632) | ₨3,545 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (₨5,970) | ₨2,089 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (₨55,586) | ₨2,959 | + 1779% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (₨11,512) | ₨7,109 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (₨3,725) | ₨880 | + 323% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (₨968) | ₨669 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (₨683) | ₨659 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,403 NT$ (₨87,109) | ₨119,622 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (₨47) | ₨3.79 | + 1132% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (₨11,046) | ₨3,764 | + 194% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 129 NT$ (₨1,193) | ₨415 | + 187% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,030 prices entered by 482 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 119% more expensive than in Pakistan
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