Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 106% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 236 NT$ (34 lei) | 33 lei | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 147 NT$ (21 lei) | 21 lei | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 133 NT$ (19 lei) | 13 lei | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 NT$ (14 lei) | 5.13 lei | + 182% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 105 NT$ (15 lei) | 12 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 158 NT$ (23 lei) | 5.34 lei | + 328% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 276 NT$ (40 lei) | 15 lei | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 197 NT$ (28 lei) | 3.81 lei | + 647% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 194 NT$ (28 lei) | 2.82 lei | + 892% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 68 NT$ (10 lei) | 3.30 lei | + 196% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 566 NT$ (82 lei) | 29 lei | + 184% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 73 NT$ (10 lei) | 5.85 lei | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 NT$ (4.54 lei) | 2.52 lei | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 118% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,988 NT$ (6,490 lei) | 2,810 lei | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,163 NT$ (4,063 lei) | 1,722 lei | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,151 NT$ (599 lei) | 403 lei | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,277 NT$ (3,647 lei) | 1,613 lei | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,315 NT$ (2,209 lei) | 1,077 lei | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,357 NT$ (340 lei) | 236 lei | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,007 NT$ (145 lei) | 35 lei | + 311% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,768 NT$ (2,275 lei) | 1,545 lei | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,064 NT$ (731 lei) | 361 lei | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 304 NT$ (44 lei) | 39 lei | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 406 NT$ (59 lei) | 29 lei | + 102% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 48% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,763 NT$ (399 lei) | 238 lei | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,502 NT$ (217 lei) | 151 lei | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,973 NT$ (429 lei) | 328 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,601 NT$ (520 lei) | 356 lei | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 74% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 906,948 NT$ (130,844 lei) | 84,914 lei | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 NT$ (4.66 lei) | 5.75 lei | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,548 NT$ (223 lei) | 69 lei | + 224% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 105% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 302 NT$ (44 lei) | 26 lei | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 316 NT$ (46 lei) | 30 lei | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 986 NT$ (142 lei) | 133 lei | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 326 NT$ (47 lei) | 16 lei | + 188% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 292 NT$ (42 lei) | 14 lei | + 195% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 NT$ (39 lei) | 17 lei | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 78 NT$ (11 lei) | 6 lei | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 96 NT$ (14 lei) | 9 lei | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 459 NT$ (66 lei) | 28 lei | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | + 128% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 128% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,183 NT$ (171 lei) | 98 lei | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 580 NT$ (84 lei) | 49 lei | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,327 NT$ (768 lei) | 155 lei | + 397% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,829 NT$ (264 lei) | 134 lei | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 463 NT$ (67 lei) | 22 lei | + 207% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 143 NT$ (21 lei) | 12 lei | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 183 NT$ (26 lei) | 8 lei | + 239% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,113 NT$ (2,036 lei) | 2,177 lei | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 NT$ (3.67 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 501% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,696 NT$ (245 lei) | 187 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 154 NT$ (22 lei) | 18 lei | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 98% more expensive than in Romania
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