Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Paraguay
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| Food | + 148% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 148% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Taiwan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 202 NT$ (46,674 Gs) | 41,008 Gs | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 147 NT$ (33,795 Gs) | 30,650 Gs | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 163 NT$ (37,634 Gs) | 10,388 Gs | + 262% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 103 NT$ (23,791 Gs) | 5,944 Gs | + 300% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 NT$ (20,136 Gs) | 12,019 Gs | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 116 NT$ (26,780 Gs) | 11,130 Gs | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 408 NT$ (94,158 Gs) | 15,230 Gs | + 518% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 157 NT$ (36,089 Gs) | 11,079 Gs | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 116 NT$ (26,686 Gs) | 6,667 Gs | + 300% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 NT$ (15,069 Gs) | 6,562 Gs | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,012 NT$ (233,417 Gs) | 54,512 Gs | + 328% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 52 NT$ (11,951 Gs) | 11,857 Gs | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 NT$ (13,621 Gs) | 2,294 Gs | + 494% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 93% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Taiwan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,605 NT$ (12,589,306 Gs) | 3,583,030 Gs | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 24,213 NT$ (5,582,403 Gs) | 1,793,230 Gs | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,266 NT$ (291,983 Gs) | 303,268 Gs | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 35,915 NT$ (8,280,368 Gs) | 3,800,650 Gs | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,070 NT$ (3,243,986 Gs) | 2,250,490 Gs | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 699 NT$ (161,143 Gs) | 575,093 Gs | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 424 NT$ (97,843 Gs) | 109,961 Gs | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,087 NT$ (1,864,474 Gs) | 2,420,430 Gs | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,235 NT$ (515,182 Gs) | 1,149,020 Gs | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (22,825 Gs) | 24,869 Gs | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155 NT$ (35,784 Gs) | 22,143 Gs | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 28% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Taiwan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 757 NT$ (174,603 Gs) | 276,779 Gs | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,365 NT$ (314,785 Gs) | 214,496 Gs | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,798 NT$ (645,074 Gs) | 496,470 Gs | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,540 NT$ (585,625 Gs) | 325,152 Gs | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 57% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Taiwan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 737,993 NT$ (170,147,204 Gs) | 75,186,000 Gs | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 NT$ (7,361 Gs) | 8,257 Gs | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,280 NT$ (295,109 Gs) | 175,600 Gs | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 47% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Taiwan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 300 NT$ (69,166 Gs) | 30,038 Gs | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 NT$ (69,166 Gs) | 69,194 Gs | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 118,663 Gs | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 279 NT$ (64,416 Gs) | 42,177 Gs | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 NT$ (28,819 Gs) | 17,819 Gs | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 400 NT$ (92,222 Gs) | 26,950 Gs | + 242% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 NT$ (11,982 Gs) | 12,349 Gs | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 57 NT$ (13,142 Gs) | 12,754 Gs | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (184,443 Gs) | 107,081 Gs | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 13% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Taiwan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 537 NT$ (123,852 Gs) | 67,302 Gs | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 633 NT$ (145,926 Gs) | 56,003 Gs | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 141,264 Gs | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,846 NT$ (425,603 Gs) | 174,370 Gs | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 400 NT$ (92,222 Gs) | 39,521 Gs | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 NT$ (41,135 Gs) | 23,367 Gs | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 150 NT$ (34,583 Gs) | 9,792 Gs | + 253% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,193 NT$ (2,350,129 Gs) | 5,300,420 Gs | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.46 NT$ (1,260 Gs) | 1,893 Gs | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 939 NT$ (216,576 Gs) | 201,426 Gs | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 128 NT$ (29,429 Gs) | 10,694 Gs | + 175% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 844 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 72% more expensive than in Paraguay
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