Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 160% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 160% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 236 NT$ (51,155 Gs) | 31,983 Gs | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 147 NT$ (31,912 Gs) | 28,278 Gs | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 133 NT$ (28,829 Gs) | 8,492 Gs | + 239% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 NT$ (21,763 Gs) | 4,912 Gs | + 343% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 105 NT$ (22,782 Gs) | 10,929 Gs | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 158 NT$ (34,409 Gs) | 8,934 Gs | + 285% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 276 NT$ (59,876 Gs) | 18,233 Gs | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 197 NT$ (42,816 Gs) | 10,078 Gs | + 325% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 194 NT$ (42,049 Gs) | 6,134 Gs | + 586% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 68 NT$ (14,717 Gs) | 5,091 Gs | + 189% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 566 NT$ (123,019 Gs) | 37,191 Gs | + 231% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 73 NT$ (15,787 Gs) | 10,034 Gs | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 NT$ (6,835 Gs) | 2,832 Gs | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 124% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,988 NT$ (9,771,071 Gs) | 3,848,170 Gs | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,163 NT$ (6,116,810 Gs) | 2,578,830 Gs | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,151 NT$ (901,516 Gs) | 351,017 Gs | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,277 NT$ (5,490,015 Gs) | 2,314,020 Gs | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,315 NT$ (3,326,258 Gs) | 1,470,600 Gs | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,357 NT$ (511,948 Gs) | 266,641 Gs | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,007 NT$ (218,726 Gs) | 167,117 Gs | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,768 NT$ (3,424,711 Gs) | 2,030,480 Gs | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,064 NT$ (1,099,901 Gs) | 713,846 Gs | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 304 NT$ (66,130 Gs) | 19,037 Gs | + 247% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 406 NT$ (88,150 Gs) | 16,206 Gs | + 444% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 56% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,763 NT$ (600,113 Gs) | 301,970 Gs | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,502 NT$ (326,173 Gs) | 236,044 Gs | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,973 NT$ (645,804 Gs) | 479,435 Gs | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,601 NT$ (782,207 Gs) | 343,760 Gs | + 128% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 89% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 906,948 NT$ (196,982,174 Gs) | 88,284,400 Gs | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 NT$ (6,936 Gs) | 6,091 Gs | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,548 NT$ (336,251 Gs) | 148,195 Gs | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | + 163% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 163% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 302 NT$ (65,521 Gs) | 30,364 Gs | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 316 NT$ (68,534 Gs) | 39,592 Gs | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 986 NT$ (214,243 Gs) | 115,553 Gs | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 326 NT$ (70,913 Gs) | 22,638 Gs | + 213% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 292 NT$ (63,319 Gs) | 18,773 Gs | + 237% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 NT$ (58,349 Gs) | 23,733 Gs | + 146% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 78 NT$ (16,964 Gs) | 5,446 Gs | + 212% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 96 NT$ (20,745 Gs) | 8,420 Gs | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 459 NT$ (99,792 Gs) | 41,582 Gs | + 140% | |
| Entertainment | + 204% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 204% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,183 NT$ (256,917 Gs) | 80,214 Gs | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 580 NT$ (126,006 Gs) | 70,579 Gs | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,327 NT$ (1,156,919 Gs) | 199,342 Gs | + 480% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,829 NT$ (397,141 Gs) | 145,855 Gs | + 172% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 463 NT$ (100,559 Gs) | 29,184 Gs | + 245% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 143 NT$ (30,967 Gs) | 13,231 Gs | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 183 NT$ (39,705 Gs) | 6,668 Gs | + 495% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,113 NT$ (3,065,127 Gs) | 3,043,170 Gs | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 NT$ (5,528 Gs) | 833 Gs | + 563% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,696 NT$ (368,376 Gs) | 196,363 Gs | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 154 NT$ (33,434 Gs) | 11,249 Gs | + 197% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2020.
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 128% more expensive than in Paraguay
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