Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 137% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Taiwan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 164 NT$ (₨1,514) | ₨916 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 154 NT$ (₨1,424) | ₨1,082 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 75 NT$ (₨695) | ₨533 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 104 NT$ (₨961) | ₨230 | + 318% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 91 NT$ (₨842) | ₨315 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 NT$ (₨923) | ₨170 | + 444% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 493 NT$ (₨4,547) | ₨836 | + 444% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 NT$ (₨1,178) | ₨289 | + 308% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 112 NT$ (₨1,031) | ₨114 | + 803% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 NT$ (₨480) | ₨391 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 761 NT$ (₨7,019) | ₨2,739 | + 156% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 57 NT$ (₨528) | ₨216 | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 NT$ (₨324) | ₨144 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 262% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 262% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Taiwan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 42,310 NT$ (₨390,448) | ₨137,741 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 22,702 NT$ (₨209,503) | ₨58,708 | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,768 NT$ (₨25,545) | ₨21,580 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,288 NT$ (₨279,506) | ₨75,090 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,761 NT$ (₨99,307) | ₨35,699 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,448 NT$ (₨13,366) | ₨17,044 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 706 NT$ (₨6,518) | ₨2,308 | + 182% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,215 NT$ (₨121,947) | ₨58,431 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,854 NT$ (₨35,564) | ₨29,384 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 365 NT$ (₨3,370) | ₨1,281 | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,723 NT$ (₨25,126) | ₨625 | + 3920% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 110% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Taiwan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,000 NT$ (₨27,685) | ₨4,832 | + 473% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,134 NT$ (₨10,463) | ₨9,004 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,762 NT$ (₨25,484) | ₨13,089 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 NT$ (₨27,685) | ₨13,255 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Taiwan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 958,771 NT$ (₨8,847,818) | ₨2,800,000 | + 216% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (₨290) | ₨272 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 876 NT$ (₨8,085) | ₨4,030 | + 101% | |
| Personal Care | + 275% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 275% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Taiwan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 NT$ (₨1,846) | ₨230 | + 704% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 NT$ (₨5,537) | ₨838 | + 561% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 NT$ (₨13,842) | ₨3,307 | + 319% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (₨3,018) | ₨1,222 | + 147% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (₨1,691) | ₨649 | + 161% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (₨2,667) | ₨557 | + 378% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (₨562) | ₨396 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (₨638) | ₨217 | + 194% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 761 NT$ (₨7,025) | ₨495 | + 1320% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 33% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Taiwan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 700 NT$ (₨6,460) | ₨3,859 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 638 NT$ (₨5,885) | ₨1,827 | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (₨55,370) | ₨6,844 | + 709% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 872 NT$ (₨8,050) | ₨8,435 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 322 NT$ (₨2,971) | ₨2,877 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 180 NT$ (₨1,661) | ₨566 | + 194% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 227 NT$ (₨2,097) | ₨965 | + 117% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,917 NT$ (₨119,201) | ₨149,999 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (₨47) | ₨255 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,024 NT$ (₨9,451) | ₨5,305 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 117 NT$ (₨1,080) | ₨637 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 945 prices entered by 232 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan
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