Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Poland
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Taiwan is about the same as in Poland | ||||
Taiwan | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 186 NT$ (23 zł) | 43 zł | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 149 NT$ (19 zł) | 30 zł | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 102 NT$ (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 96 NT$ (12 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 200% | |
12 eggs, large | 107 NT$ (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 110 NT$ (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 149 NT$ (19 zł) | 19 zł | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 NT$ (17 zł) | 4.13 zł | + 303% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 93 NT$ (12 zł) | 4.80 zł | + 142% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 NT$ (6 zł) | 4.14 zł | + 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 397 NT$ (50 zł) | 33 zł | + 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 60 NT$ (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 NT$ (4.37 zł) | 3.81 zł | + 15% | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in Taiwan is 19% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Taiwan | Poland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,961 NT$ (6,244 zł) | 6,695 zł | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,651 NT$ (3,456 zł) | 4,717 zł | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,955 NT$ (369 zł) | 889 zł | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,948 NT$ (2,118 zł) | 3,755 zł | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,905 NT$ (1,488 zł) | 2,834 zł | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,194 NT$ (649 zł) | 459 zł | + 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 730 NT$ (91 zł) | 56 zł | + 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | 20,000 NT$ (2,500 zł) | 1,500 zł | + 67% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 NT$ (250 zł) | 679 zł | - 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 NT$ (6 zł) | 44 zł | - 86% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 492 NT$ (62 zł) | 46 zł | + 34% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Taiwan is about the same as in Poland | ||||
Taiwan | Poland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,452 NT$ (306 zł) | 301 zł | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,072 NT$ (134 zł) | 151 zł | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,717 NT$ (340 zł) | 338 zł | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,554 NT$ (444 zł) | 387 zł | + 15% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Taiwan is 16% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Taiwan | Poland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 929,519 NT$ (116,175 zł) | 118,744 zł | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 NT$ (3.98 zł) | 7 zł | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,467 NT$ (183 zł) | 111 zł | + 66% | |
Personal Care | + 46% | |||
Personal Care in Taiwan is 46% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Taiwan | Poland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 NT$ (25 zł) | 28 zł | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 NT$ (75 zł) | 22 zł | + 239% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 NT$ (62 zł) | 187 zł | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (41 zł) | 13 zł | + 207% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (23 zł) | 16 zł | + 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (36 zł) | 13 zł | + 178% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ (12 zł) | 7 zł | + 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 761 NT$ (95 zł) | 54 zł | + 76% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Taiwan is 11% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Taiwan | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (62 zł) | 104 zł | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (81 zł) | 56 zł | + 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (750 zł) | 232 zł | + 223% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (155 zł) | 186 zł | - 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (50 zł) | 29 zł | + 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,973 NT$ (1,746 zł) | 4,148 zł | - 58% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (0.63 zł) | 0.48 zł | + 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (149 zł) | 151 zł | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 229 NT$ (29 zł) | 19 zł | + 54% | |
TOTAL | - 0% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,518 prices entered by 197 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is about the same as in Poland
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