Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 90% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 142 NT$ (руб 375) | руб 409 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 131 NT$ (руб 346) | руб 285 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 81 NT$ (руб 214) | руб 143 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 89 NT$ (руб 236) | руб 65 | + 262% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 70 NT$ (руб 184) | руб 88 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 NT$ (руб 279) | руб 131 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 293 NT$ (руб 771) | руб 331 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 NT$ (руб 338) | руб 106 | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 87 NT$ (руб 229) | руб 34 | + 581% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 NT$ (руб 124) | руб 66 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 558 NT$ (руб 1,471) | руб 589 | + 150% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 43 NT$ (руб 114) | руб 108 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 NT$ (руб 104) | руб 29 | + 262% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 53% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,907 NT$ (руб 70,945) | руб 68,084 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,322 NT$ (руб 53,581) | руб 38,645 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,092 NT$ (руб 10,788) | руб 5,665 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,106 NT$ (руб 66,197) | руб 32,475 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,842 NT$ (руб 47,043) | руб 23,096 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,011 NT$ (руб 5,302) | руб 3,735 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 680 NT$ (руб 1,794) | руб 433 | + 315% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,779 NT$ (руб 28,422) | руб 24,143 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,461 NT$ (руб 9,125) | руб 6,559 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 129 NT$ (руб 340) | руб 428 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 286 NT$ (руб 755) | руб 783 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,747 NT$ (руб 4,606) | руб 4,676 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 884 NT$ (руб 2,331) | руб 2,530 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,521 NT$ (руб 6,646) | руб 5,504 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,654 NT$ (руб 6,998) | руб 6,842 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 63% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 926,942 NT$ (руб 2,444,025) | руб 1,257,820 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (руб 81) | руб 47 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 943 NT$ (руб 2,486) | руб 1,631 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 68% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 196 NT$ (руб 517) | руб 464 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 NT$ (руб 417) | руб 573 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,302 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 279 NT$ (руб 737) | руб 309 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 190 NT$ (руб 502) | руб 178 | + 181% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 213 NT$ (руб 560) | руб 213 | + 163% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 69 NT$ (руб 182) | руб 80 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 84 NT$ (руб 222) | руб 101 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 287 NT$ (руб 756) | руб 559 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 48% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 984 NT$ (руб 2,594) | руб 1,457 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 577 NT$ (руб 1,522) | руб 587 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,330 NT$ (руб 29,873) | руб 5,595 | + 434% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,026 NT$ (руб 2,706) | руб 3,388 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 311 NT$ (руб 819) | руб 388 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 106 NT$ (руб 279) | руб 167 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 103 NT$ (руб 271) | руб 222 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,593 NT$ (руб 30,567) | руб 35,423 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.56 NT$ (руб 15) | руб 6 | + 139% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,106 NT$ (руб 2,915) | руб 3,567 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 101 NT$ (руб 265) | руб 159 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,888 prices entered by 791 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 59% more expensive than in Russia
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