Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 95% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Taiwan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 206 NT$ (руб 472) | руб 456 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 143 NT$ (руб 328) | руб 360 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 151 NT$ (руб 347) | руб 192 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 NT$ (руб 207) | руб 83 | + 148% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 113 NT$ (руб 260) | руб 119 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 189 NT$ (руб 435) | руб 188 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 355 NT$ (руб 814) | руб 435 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 171 NT$ (руб 392) | руб 108 | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 108 NT$ (руб 249) | руб 50 | + 402% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 NT$ (руб 150) | руб 76 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,012 NT$ (руб 2,325) | руб 681 | + 241% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 58 NT$ (руб 132) | руб 143 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 NT$ (руб 136) | руб 40 | + 239% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 15% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Taiwan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 41,979 NT$ (руб 96,419) | руб 70,454 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 24,476 NT$ (руб 56,216) | руб 44,272 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,266 NT$ (руб 2,909) | руб 9,599 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 28,215 NT$ (руб 64,806) | руб 41,065 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,070 NT$ (руб 32,317) | руб 24,673 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 699 NT$ (руб 1,605) | руб 5,618 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 424 NT$ (руб 975) | руб 543 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,087 NT$ (руб 18,574) | руб 25,687 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,235 NT$ (руб 5,132) | руб 9,938 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (руб 227) | руб 535 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155 NT$ (руб 356) | руб 999 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Taiwan | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 757 NT$ (руб 1,739) | руб 5,693 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,365 NT$ (руб 3,136) | руб 3,564 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,281 NT$ (руб 5,238) | руб 7,082 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,540 NT$ (руб 5,834) | руб 8,726 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 22% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Taiwan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 916,453 NT$ (руб 2,104,930) | руб 2,513,520 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (руб 70) | руб 51 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,388 NT$ (руб 3,189) | руб 1,894 | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 47% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Taiwan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 240 NT$ (руб 550) | руб 489 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 240 NT$ (руб 550) | руб 563 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (руб 1,605) | руб 1,714 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 199 NT$ (руб 457) | руб 331 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 NT$ (руб 457) | руб 247 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 280 NT$ (руб 642) | руб 285 | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 NT$ (руб 119) | руб 114 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 70 NT$ (руб 161) | руб 140 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (руб 1,837) | руб 599 | + 207% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 9% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Taiwan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 537 NT$ (руб 1,234) | руб 1,674 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 633 NT$ (руб 1,454) | руб 651 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,797 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,284 NT$ (руб 5,246) | руб 4,075 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 404 NT$ (руб 927) | руб 430 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 NT$ (руб 410) | руб 194 | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 212 NT$ (руб 488) | руб 251 | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,193 NT$ (руб 23,412) | руб 66,912 | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.46 NT$ (руб 13) | руб 2.91 | + 331% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 939 NT$ (руб 2,158) | руб 3,190 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 128 NT$ (руб 293) | руб 195 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,356 prices entered by 630 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 28% more expensive than in Russia
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