- Cost of Living
- United States
- Taiwan
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Taiwan
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 25% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (418 NT$) | 209 NT$ | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (226 NT$) | 137 NT$ | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (139 NT$) | 109 NT$ | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (27 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.25 (98 NT$) | 74 NT$ | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (121 NT$) | 107 NT$ | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (189 NT$) | 319 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (103 NT$) | 118 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (50 NT$) | 77 NT$ | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.93 (88 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (443 NT$) | 510 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (58 NT$) | 52 NT$ | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (65 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in United States is 99% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,026 (61,099 NT$) | 38,981 NT$ | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,561 (47,064 NT$) | 22,709 NT$ | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (5,258 NT$) | 2,343 NT$ | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,565 (47,198 NT$) | 20,131 NT$ | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,108 (33,398 NT$) | 11,741 NT$ | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (3,627 NT$) | 1,375 NT$ | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (1,441 NT$) | 713 NT$ | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (10,445 NT$) | 12,600 NT$ | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (3,663 NT$) | 2,859 NT$ | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (335 NT$) | 219 NT$ | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (680 NT$) | 320 NT$ | + 113% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 5% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (1,421 NT$) | 2,209 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (1,341 NT$) | 1,317 NT$ | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (2,572 NT$) | 2,708 NT$ | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (3,548 NT$) | 3,009 NT$ | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 30% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,043 (664,675 NT$) | 1,001,980 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (22 NT$) | 27 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (2,612 NT$) | 1,270 NT$ | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 52% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (218 NT$) | 173 NT$ | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (541 NT$) | 240 NT$ | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (3,319 NT$) | 1,250 NT$ | + 166% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (199 NT$) | 297 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (107 NT$) | 127 NT$ | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.10 (154 NT$) | 168 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.39 (102 NT$) | 67 NT$ | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (55 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (612 NT$) | 441 NT$ | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 43% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (1,330 NT$) | 852 NT$ | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (747 NT$) | 582 NT$ | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (5,045 NT$) | 1,540 NT$ | + 228% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (2,366 NT$) | 1,053 NT$ | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (345 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.77 (144 NT$) | 97 NT$ | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (172 NT$) | 162 NT$ | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (12,945 NT$) | 13,425 NT$ | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (9 NT$) | 7 NT$ | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (1,591 NT$) | 1,515 NT$ | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (241 NT$) | 99 NT$ | + 143% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
30.153
TWD
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 93,954 prices entered by 14,718 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 47% more expensive than in Taiwan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 5% cheaper than in Taiwan
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Taiwan
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 7% cheaper than in Taiwan
- Cost of living in Armenia is 41% cheaper than in Taiwan
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 53% more expensive than in Taiwan
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Taiwan
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 93% more expensive than in Taiwan
- Cost of living in Andorra is 15% more expensive than in Taiwan