- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 84% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 194 NT$ (руб 423) | руб 354 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 127 NT$ (руб 279) | руб 284 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 97 NT$ (руб 211) | руб 134 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 88 NT$ (руб 192) | руб 64 | + 203% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 NT$ (руб 171) | руб 82 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 120 NT$ (руб 262) | руб 148 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 216 NT$ (руб 471) | руб 309 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 164 NT$ (руб 359) | руб 94 | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 87 NT$ (руб 189) | руб 35 | + 441% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (руб 107) | руб 62 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 604 NT$ (руб 1,320) | руб 524 | + 152% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 51 NT$ (руб 111) | руб 93 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 NT$ (руб 82) | руб 31 | + 162% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 40% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 46,879 NT$ (руб 102,474) | руб 75,569 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,198 NT$ (руб 48,522) | руб 40,521 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,297 NT$ (руб 5,020) | руб 6,224 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,718 NT$ (руб 51,845) | руб 37,854 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,955 NT$ (руб 30,504) | руб 25,057 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,623 NT$ (руб 7,921) | руб 3,914 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 714 NT$ (руб 1,560) | руб 482 | + 224% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 15,707 NT$ (руб 34,335) | руб 26,471 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,044 NT$ (руб 6,653) | руб 5,806 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 213 NT$ (руб 466) | руб 399 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 368 NT$ (руб 805) | руб 534 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,341 NT$ (руб 5,117) | руб 5,247 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,307 NT$ (руб 2,858) | руб 3,076 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,739 NT$ (руб 5,988) | руб 5,565 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,011 NT$ (руб 6,582) | руб 7,189 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 65% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,020,720 NT$ (руб 2,231,212) | руб 1,126,760 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (руб 63) | руб 42 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,254 NT$ (руб 2,740) | руб 1,719 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 61% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 208 NT$ (руб 456) | руб 315 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 193 NT$ (руб 423) | руб 504 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 696 NT$ (руб 1,521) | руб 1,316 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 275 NT$ (руб 600) | руб 227 | + 165% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 141 NT$ (руб 309) | руб 160 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 169 NT$ (руб 369) | руб 207 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 66 NT$ (руб 144) | руб 69 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 93 NT$ (руб 204) | руб 100 | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 NT$ (руб 875) | руб 524 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 31% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 856 NT$ (руб 1,872) | руб 1,596 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 540 NT$ (руб 1,181) | руб 670 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,239 NT$ (руб 4,894) | руб 5,496 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,555 NT$ (руб 3,398) | руб 3,405 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 280 NT$ (руб 611) | руб 373 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 128 NT$ (руб 280) | руб 178 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 176 NT$ (руб 385) | руб 228 | + 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,900 NT$ (руб 30,384) | руб 31,480 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (руб 15) | руб 4.91 | + 212% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,577 NT$ (руб 3,448) | руб 3,050 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 110 NT$ (руб 240) | руб 137 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,458 prices entered by 1,044 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 49% more expensive than in Russia
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