Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 56% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Taiwan | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 129 NT$ (21 lei) | 37 lei | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 148 NT$ (24 lei) | 21 lei | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 146 NT$ (23 lei) | 17 lei | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 99 NT$ (16 lei) | 5.56 lei | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 85 NT$ (14 lei) | 14 lei | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 NT$ (18 lei) | 9 lei | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 295 NT$ (47 lei) | 19 lei | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 144 NT$ (23 lei) | 4.25 lei | + 440% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 87 NT$ (14 lei) | 3.15 lei | + 338% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 NT$ (8 lei) | 3.63 lei | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 739 NT$ (118 lei) | 30 lei | + 291% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 49 NT$ (8 lei) | 6 lei | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 NT$ (5.44 lei) | 3.25 lei | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 54% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Taiwan | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,462 NT$ (7,247 lei) | 2,966 lei | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,636 NT$ (4,087 lei) | 2,154 lei | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,301 NT$ (207 lei) | 522 lei | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,757 NT$ (2,990 lei) | 1,928 lei | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,827 NT$ (2,045 lei) | 1,310 lei | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 605 NT$ (97 lei) | 307 lei | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 NT$ (102 lei) | 40 lei | + 157% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,000 NT$ (1,594 lei) | 1,549 lei | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 NT$ (478 lei) | 379 lei | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 155 NT$ (25 lei) | 46 lei | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 163 NT$ (26 lei) | 64 lei | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 8% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Taiwan | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,313 NT$ (369 lei) | 276 lei | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 884 NT$ (141 lei) | 161 lei | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,677 NT$ (427 lei) | 382 lei | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,494 NT$ (557 lei) | 411 lei | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 40% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Taiwan | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 737,993 NT$ (117,641 lei) | 91,985 lei | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 NT$ (4.46 lei) | 7 lei | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,263 NT$ (201 lei) | 89 lei | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 34% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Taiwan | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 196 NT$ (31 lei) | 31 lei | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 NT$ (25 lei) | 34 lei | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 NT$ (112 lei) | 139 lei | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 279 NT$ (45 lei) | 20 lei | + 122% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 190 NT$ (30 lei) | 13 lei | + 127% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 213 NT$ (34 lei) | 19 lei | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 NT$ (8 lei) | 8 lei | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 84 NT$ (13 lei) | 12 lei | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 287 NT$ (46 lei) | 44 lei | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 12% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Taiwan | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 717 NT$ (114 lei) | 99 lei | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 529 NT$ (84 lei) | 51 lei | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,330 NT$ (1,806 lei) | 153 lei | + 1080% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 831 NT$ (132 lei) | 186 lei | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 257 NT$ (41 lei) | 24 lei | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 101 NT$ (16 lei) | 14 lei | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 53 NT$ (8 lei) | 9 lei | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,014 NT$ (1,915 lei) | 3,908 lei | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.91 NT$ (0.78 lei) | 0.17 lei | + 369% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,300 NT$ (207 lei) | 232 lei | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 138 NT$ (22 lei) | 21 lei | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 40% more expensive than in Romania
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