- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 48% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 187 NT$ (25 lei) | 30 lei | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 127 NT$ (17 lei) | 19 lei | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 91 NT$ (12 lei) | 12 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 88 NT$ (12 lei) | 4.72 lei | + 148% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 74 NT$ (10 lei) | 12 lei | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 89 NT$ (12 lei) | 5.18 lei | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 206 NT$ (27 lei) | 15 lei | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 140 NT$ (19 lei) | 3.85 lei | + 386% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 77 NT$ (10 lei) | 2.23 lei | + 361% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 NT$ (6 lei) | 3.27 lei | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 617 NT$ (82 lei) | 29 lei | + 187% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 48 NT$ (6 lei) | 5.43 lei | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 NT$ (4.00 lei) | 2.24 lei | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 74% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,848 NT$ (5,589 lei) | 2,657 lei | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,261 NT$ (2,706 lei) | 1,689 lei | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,271 NT$ (303 lei) | 408 lei | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 22,194 NT$ (2,964 lei) | 1,633 lei | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,112 NT$ (1,751 lei) | 1,118 lei | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,893 NT$ (386 lei) | 267 lei | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 740 NT$ (99 lei) | 38 lei | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,669 NT$ (1,959 lei) | 1,490 lei | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,877 NT$ (384 lei) | 363 lei | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 198 NT$ (26 lei) | 35 lei | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 337 NT$ (45 lei) | 22 lei | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 3% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,098 NT$ (280 lei) | 280 lei | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,243 NT$ (166 lei) | 156 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,688 NT$ (359 lei) | 337 lei | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,632 NT$ (352 lei) | 381 lei | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 55% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 915,541 NT$ (122,272 lei) | 83,613 lei | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (3.88 lei) | 5.65 lei | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,319 NT$ (176 lei) | 65 lei | + 169% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 19% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 NT$ (31 lei) | 28 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 142 NT$ (19 lei) | 29 lei | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 761 NT$ (102 lei) | 116 lei | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 275 NT$ (37 lei) | 20 lei | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 128 NT$ (17 lei) | 13 lei | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 98 NT$ (13 lei) | 15 lei | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 NT$ (10 lei) | 5.49 lei | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 NT$ (11 lei) | 10 lei | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 422 NT$ (56 lei) | 29 lei | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 22% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 814 NT$ (109 lei) | 79 lei | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 520 NT$ (69 lei) | 48 lei | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,239 NT$ (299 lei) | 144 lei | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,643 NT$ (219 lei) | 135 lei | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 281 NT$ (38 lei) | 20 lei | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 NT$ (16 lei) | 9 lei | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 177 NT$ (24 lei) | 8 lei | + 206% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,731 NT$ (1,834 lei) | 2,406 lei | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 NT$ (0.83 lei) | 0.84 lei | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,448 NT$ (193 lei) | 188 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 110 NT$ (15 lei) | 17 lei | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 46% more expensive than in Romania
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