Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Sweden
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Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Taiwan is 28% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Taiwan | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 186 NT$ (61 kr) | 141 kr | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 149 NT$ (49 kr) | 101 kr | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 102 NT$ (33 kr) | 67 kr | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 96 NT$ (31 kr) | 16 kr | + 100% | |
12 eggs, large | 107 NT$ (35 kr) | 44 kr | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 110 NT$ (36 kr) | 42 kr | - 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 149 NT$ (49 kr) | 55 kr | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 NT$ (44 kr) | 33 kr | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 93 NT$ (30 kr) | 16 kr | + 92% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 NT$ (16 kr) | 20 kr | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 397 NT$ (130 kr) | 118 kr | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 60 NT$ (20 kr) | 24 kr | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 NT$ (11 kr) | 18 kr | - 35% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Taiwan is 39% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Taiwan | Sweden | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,961 NT$ (16,366 kr) | 21,387 kr | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,651 NT$ (9,058 kr) | 15,255 kr | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,955 NT$ (968 kr) | 2,449 kr | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,948 NT$ (5,552 kr) | 14,014 kr | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,905 NT$ (3,900 kr) | 9,732 kr | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,194 NT$ (1,701 kr) | 410 kr | + 315% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 730 NT$ (239 kr) | 324 kr | - 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | 20,000 NT$ (6,552 kr) | 4,699 kr | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 NT$ (655 kr) | 1,233 kr | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 NT$ (16 kr) | 109 kr | - 85% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 492 NT$ (161 kr) | 288 kr | - 44% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Taiwan is 17% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Taiwan | Sweden | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,452 NT$ (803 kr) | 879 kr | - 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,072 NT$ (351 kr) | 453 kr | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,717 NT$ (890 kr) | 1,017 kr | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,554 NT$ (1,164 kr) | 1,481 kr | - 21% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Taiwan is 40% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Taiwan | Sweden | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 929,519 NT$ (304,493 kr) | 348,489 kr | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 NT$ (10 kr) | 20 kr | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,467 NT$ (481 kr) | 917 kr | - 48% | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Taiwan is 9% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
Taiwan | Sweden | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 NT$ (66 kr) | 56 kr | + 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 NT$ (197 kr) | 259 kr | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 NT$ (164 kr) | 277 kr | - 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (107 kr) | 40 kr | + 166% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (60 kr) | 36 kr | + 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (95 kr) | 36 kr | + 162% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ (33 kr) | 41 kr | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (23 kr) | 20 kr | + 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 761 NT$ (249 kr) | 316 kr | - 21% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Taiwan is 53% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Taiwan | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (164 kr) | 488 kr | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (211 kr) | 317 kr | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (1,965 kr) | 944 kr | + 108% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (407 kr) | 904 kr | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (132 kr) | 147 kr | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (34 kr) | 44 kr | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (24 kr) | 72 kr | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,973 NT$ (4,577 kr) | 6,541 kr | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (1.65 kr) | 8 kr | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (391 kr) | 439 kr | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 229 NT$ (75 kr) | 70 kr | + 7% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,266 prices entered by 138 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 36% cheaper than in Sweden
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