Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 8% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Taiwan | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 192 NT$ (68 kr) | 127 kr | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 141 NT$ (50 kr) | 91 kr | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 131 NT$ (46 kr) | 64 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (33 kr) | 16 kr | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 118 NT$ (42 kr) | 40 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 115 NT$ (41 kr) | 39 kr | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 238 NT$ (84 kr) | 54 kr | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 134 NT$ (47 kr) | 30 kr | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 97 NT$ (34 kr) | 14 kr | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (17 kr) | 19 kr | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 454 NT$ (160 kr) | 114 kr | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 57 NT$ (20 kr) | 22 kr | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 56 NT$ (20 kr) | 23 kr | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 34% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Taiwan | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,530 NT$ (15,716 kr) | 18,598 kr | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,545 NT$ (10,074 kr) | 13,876 kr | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,518 NT$ (536 kr) | 1,095 kr | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,415 NT$ (6,852 kr) | 12,702 kr | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,406 NT$ (4,378 kr) | 9,427 kr | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 601 NT$ (212 kr) | 576 kr | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 773 NT$ (273 kr) | 324 kr | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,757 NT$ (5,208 kr) | 3,909 kr | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 NT$ (582 kr) | 2,925 kr | - 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (35 kr) | 123 kr | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 572 NT$ (202 kr) | 279 kr | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 15% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Taiwan | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,350 NT$ (829 kr) | 923 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 972 NT$ (343 kr) | 430 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,705 NT$ (954 kr) | 1,056 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,514 NT$ (1,240 kr) | 1,376 kr | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 35% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Taiwan | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 874,225 NT$ (308,532 kr) | 294,774 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (11 kr) | 21 kr | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 NT$ (456 kr) | 841 kr | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 34% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Taiwan | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 244 NT$ (86 kr) | 53 kr | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 244 NT$ (86 kr) | 127 kr | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (247 kr) | 273 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 199 NT$ (70 kr) | 39 kr | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (65 kr) | 31 kr | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (102 kr) | 36 kr | + 182% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ (35 kr) | 31 kr | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (24 kr) | 24 kr | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (282 kr) | 338 kr | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 35% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Taiwan | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (176 kr) | 465 kr | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (227 kr) | 301 kr | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (2,118 kr) | 1,000 kr | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (439 kr) | 787 kr | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (142 kr) | 160 kr | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (37 kr) | 42 kr | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (26 kr) | 72 kr | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,999 NT$ (1,411 kr) | 9,261 kr | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (1.78 kr) | 1.32 kr | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (421 kr) | 398 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 129 NT$ (45 kr) | 69 kr | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 25% cheaper than in Sweden
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