Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 55% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 127 NT$ (19 lei) | 34 lei | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 142 NT$ (21 lei) | 20 lei | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 138 NT$ (20 lei) | 12 lei | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 96 NT$ (14 lei) | 5.19 lei | + 169% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 76 NT$ (11 lei) | 11 lei | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 93 NT$ (14 lei) | 6 lei | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 307 NT$ (45 lei) | 14 lei | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 145 NT$ (21 lei) | 4.27 lei | + 394% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 81 NT$ (12 lei) | 2.63 lei | + 348% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (7 lei) | 3.46 lei | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 434 NT$ (63 lei) | 27 lei | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 43 NT$ (6 lei) | 5.99 lei | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 45 NT$ (7 lei) | 2.51 lei | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 63% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,864 NT$ (5,671 lei) | 3,142 lei | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 23,840 NT$ (3,479 lei) | 1,972 lei | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,985 NT$ (436 lei) | 443 lei | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,880 NT$ (2,901 lei) | 1,911 lei | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,997 NT$ (2,042 lei) | 1,184 lei | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,013 NT$ (294 lei) | 299 lei | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 618 NT$ (90 lei) | 34 lei | + 165% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,779 NT$ (1,573 lei) | 1,295 lei | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,604 NT$ (526 lei) | 378 lei | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 155 NT$ (23 lei) | 36 lei | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 293 NT$ (43 lei) | 20 lei | + 114% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 9% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,248 NT$ (328 lei) | 294 lei | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 884 NT$ (129 lei) | 180 lei | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,628 NT$ (383 lei) | 341 lei | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,195 NT$ (466 lei) | 364 lei | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 59% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 899,340 NT$ (131,233 lei) | 90,229 lei | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (4.27 lei) | 4.89 lei | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,263 NT$ (184 lei) | 71 lei | + 159% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 35% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 196 NT$ (29 lei) | 32 lei | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 NT$ (23 lei) | 37 lei | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 NT$ (102 lei) | 135 lei | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 279 NT$ (41 lei) | 21 lei | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 190 NT$ (28 lei) | 13 lei | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 213 NT$ (31 lei) | 16 lei | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 NT$ (9 lei) | 5.16 lei | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 84 NT$ (12 lei) | 10 lei | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 287 NT$ (42 lei) | 36 lei | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 25% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 901 NT$ (131 lei) | 96 lei | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 594 NT$ (87 lei) | 51 lei | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,330 NT$ (1,653 lei) | 158 lei | + 945% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 911 NT$ (133 lei) | 197 lei | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 292 NT$ (43 lei) | 25 lei | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 99 NT$ (14 lei) | 11 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 54 NT$ (8 lei) | 9 lei | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,479 NT$ (1,675 lei) | 2,659 lei | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.91 NT$ (0.72 lei) | 0.47 lei | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,293 NT$ (189 lei) | 177 lei | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 108 NT$ (16 lei) | 20 lei | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 46% more expensive than in Romania
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