Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Taiwan | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 192 NT$ (€5.84) | €17 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 142 NT$ (€4.32) | €9 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 134 NT$ (€4.07) | €3.83 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (€2.85) | €0.99 | + 187% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 NT$ (€3.68) | €2.98 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 115 NT$ (€3.49) | €2.18 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 244 NT$ (€7) | €7 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 136 NT$ (€4.13) | €1.91 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 NT$ (€2.81) | €1.21 | + 131% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (€1.48) | €1.04 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 454 NT$ (€14) | €7 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 53 NT$ (€1.62) | €1.99 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 NT$ (€1.79) | €0.97 | + 85% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 13% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Taiwan | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,530 NT$ (€1,352) | €1,225 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,734 NT$ (€903) | €838 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,421 NT$ (€43) | €127 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,075 NT$ (€609) | €798 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,077 NT$ (€397) | €592 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 639 NT$ (€19) | €86 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 768 NT$ (€23) | €29 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,757 NT$ (€448) | €352 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 NT$ (€50) | €94 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (€3.01) | €7 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 572 NT$ (€17) | €11 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Taiwan | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,350 NT$ (€71) | €79 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 972 NT$ (€30) | €29 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,705 NT$ (€82) | €84 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,514 NT$ (€107) | €90 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Taiwan | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 874,225 NT$ (€26,542) | €26,162 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (€0.95) | €1.73 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,309 NT$ (€40) | €32 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 16% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Taiwan | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 244 NT$ (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 244 NT$ (€7) | €8 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (€21) | €63 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 199 NT$ (€6) | €3.94 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 NT$ (€5.38) | €2.47 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (€9) | €2.98 | + 194% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 NT$ (€1.90) | €1.76 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (€2.10) | €1.94 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (€24) | €18 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 15% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Taiwan | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (€15) | €32 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (€20) | €16 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (€182) | €50 | + 261% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (€38) | €47 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (€12) | €9 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (€3.17) | €2.58 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (€2.24) | €4.30 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,403 NT$ (€285) | €482 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (€0.15) | €0.17 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (€36) | €49 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 129 NT$ (€3.91) | €5.14 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,916 prices entered by 1,089 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 5% cheaper than in Spain
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