- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 63% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 194 NT$ (26 lei) | 30 lei | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 127 NT$ (17 lei) | 19 lei | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 97 NT$ (13 lei) | 12 lei | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 88 NT$ (12 lei) | 4.71 lei | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 NT$ (10 lei) | 12 lei | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 120 NT$ (16 lei) | 5.24 lei | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 216 NT$ (29 lei) | 14 lei | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 164 NT$ (22 lei) | 3.86 lei | + 467% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 87 NT$ (12 lei) | 2.24 lei | + 415% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (6 lei) | 3.30 lei | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 604 NT$ (80 lei) | 28 lei | + 190% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 51 NT$ (7 lei) | 5.39 lei | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 NT$ (5.00 lei) | 2.16 lei | + 131% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 90% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 45,228 NT$ (6,024 lei) | 2,586 lei | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,538 NT$ (2,869 lei) | 1,672 lei | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,220 NT$ (296 lei) | 411 lei | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,718 NT$ (3,159 lei) | 1,612 lei | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,955 NT$ (1,859 lei) | 1,086 lei | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,623 NT$ (483 lei) | 266 lei | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 768 NT$ (102 lei) | 35 lei | + 193% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,968 NT$ (1,994 lei) | 1,496 lei | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,962 NT$ (395 lei) | 358 lei | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 213 NT$ (28 lei) | 36 lei | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 368 NT$ (49 lei) | 25 lei | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 9% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,341 NT$ (312 lei) | 268 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,256 NT$ (167 lei) | 158 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,739 NT$ (365 lei) | 331 lei | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,011 NT$ (401 lei) | 374 lei | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 58% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 991,591 NT$ (132,078 lei) | 80,567 lei | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (3.85 lei) | 5.61 lei | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,254 NT$ (167 lei) | 65 lei | + 156% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 20% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 208 NT$ (28 lei) | 28 lei | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 142 NT$ (19 lei) | 29 lei | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 696 NT$ (93 lei) | 115 lei | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 275 NT$ (37 lei) | 20 lei | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 141 NT$ (19 lei) | 14 lei | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 169 NT$ (22 lei) | 15 lei | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 66 NT$ (9 lei) | 5.66 lei | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 93 NT$ (12 lei) | 10 lei | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 NT$ (53 lei) | 29 lei | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 27% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 808 NT$ (108 lei) | 78 lei | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 540 NT$ (72 lei) | 46 lei | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,239 NT$ (298 lei) | 147 lei | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,515 NT$ (202 lei) | 132 lei | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 277 NT$ (37 lei) | 21 lei | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 127 NT$ (17 lei) | 10 lei | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 177 NT$ (24 lei) | 8 lei | + 201% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,900 NT$ (1,851 lei) | 2,435 lei | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (0.93 lei) | 0.77 lei | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,577 NT$ (210 lei) | 185 lei | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 110 NT$ (15 lei) | 17 lei | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 54% more expensive than in Romania
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