Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 76% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Taiwan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 168 NT$ (руб 496) | руб 516 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 146 NT$ (руб 432) | руб 359 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 89 NT$ (руб 264) | руб 219 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 105 NT$ (руб 310) | руб 86 | + 261% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 NT$ (руб 260) | руб 144 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 NT$ (руб 295) | руб 214 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 493 NT$ (руб 1,455) | руб 433 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 NT$ (руб 377) | руб 135 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 112 NT$ (руб 330) | руб 53 | + 519% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 NT$ (руб 154) | руб 90 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 540 NT$ (руб 1,595) | руб 687 | + 132% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 76 NT$ (руб 223) | руб 166 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 NT$ (руб 120) | руб 40 | + 199% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 82% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Taiwan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 42,310 NT$ (руб 124,914) | руб 104,544 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 22,702 NT$ (руб 67,025) | руб 60,730 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,768 NT$ (руб 8,172) | руб 8,180 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,783 NT$ (руб 70,214) | руб 52,770 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,761 NT$ (руб 31,771) | руб 32,676 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,448 NT$ (руб 4,276) | руб 5,873 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 752 NT$ (руб 2,222) | руб 841 | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,215 NT$ (руб 39,014) | руб 23,070 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,854 NT$ (руб 11,378) | руб 8,157 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 365 NT$ (руб 1,078) | руб 547 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,723 NT$ (руб 8,038) | руб 1,019 | + 688% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 37% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Taiwan | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,000 NT$ (руб 8,857) | руб 6,257 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,723 NT$ (руб 5,087) | руб 3,158 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,273 NT$ (руб 6,709) | руб 8,294 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 NT$ (руб 8,857) | руб 7,671 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 33% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Taiwan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 958,771 NT$ (руб 2,830,630) | руб 2,623,330 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (руб 93) | руб 55 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 981 NT$ (руб 2,897) | руб 1,858 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 150% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Taiwan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 NT$ (руб 590) | руб 307 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 NT$ (руб 1,771) | руб 519 | + 242% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 NT$ (руб 4,429) | руб 1,869 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (руб 965) | руб 337 | + 186% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (руб 541) | руб 260 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (руб 853) | руб 223 | + 283% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (руб 180) | руб 126 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (руб 204) | руб 138 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 761 NT$ (руб 2,247) | руб 526 | + 327% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 47% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Taiwan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 700 NT$ (руб 2,067) | руб 1,898 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 700 NT$ (руб 2,067) | руб 670 | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (руб 17,714) | руб 5,618 | + 215% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 NT$ (руб 2,362) | руб 3,349 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 350 NT$ (руб 1,033) | руб 487 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 180 NT$ (руб 531) | руб 191 | + 178% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 227 NT$ (руб 671) | руб 249 | + 170% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,917 NT$ (руб 38,135) | руб 58,430 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (руб 15) | руб 3.22 | + 363% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,091 NT$ (руб 3,220) | руб 3,415 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 136 NT$ (руб 401) | руб 206 | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,323 prices entered by 234 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 60% more expensive than in Russia
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