- Cost of Living
- United States
- Taiwan
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Taiwan
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 42% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (434 NT$) | 189 NT$ | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (235 NT$) | 126 NT$ | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.54 (140 NT$) | 91 NT$ | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (28 NT$) | 87 NT$ | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.18 (98 NT$) | 74 NT$ | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (123 NT$) | 89 NT$ | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (195 NT$) | 206 NT$ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (103 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (49 NT$) | 77 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.47 (107 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (456 NT$) | 617 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (59 NT$) | 50 NT$ | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (66 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in United States is 87% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,046 (63,034 NT$) | 42,224 NT$ | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,580 (48,698 NT$) | 20,261 NT$ | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (5,461 NT$) | 2,067 NT$ | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,587 (48,901 NT$) | 22,194 NT$ | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,131 (34,856 NT$) | 13,112 NT$ | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (3,731 NT$) | 2,893 NT$ | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (1,475 NT$) | 740 NT$ | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (10,288 NT$) | 14,669 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (3,669 NT$) | 2,877 NT$ | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (335 NT$) | 198 NT$ | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (693 NT$) | 394 NT$ | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 2% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (1,455 NT$) | 2,286 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (1,381 NT$) | 1,212 NT$ | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (2,627 NT$) | 2,601 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (3,524 NT$) | 2,712 NT$ | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 36% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,326 (687,960 NT$) | 962,989 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (24 NT$) | 29 NT$ | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (2,624 NT$) | 1,254 NT$ | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 78% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (216 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (568 NT$) | 142 NT$ | + 302% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (3,415 NT$) | 653 NT$ | + 423% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (209 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (108 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.14 (159 NT$) | 111 NT$ | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.48 (107 NT$) | 68 NT$ | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (57 NT$) | 79 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (630 NT$) | 379 NT$ | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 43% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (1,382 NT$) | 749 NT$ | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (766 NT$) | 529 NT$ | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (5,330 NT$) | 2,239 NT$ | + 138% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (2,436 NT$) | 1,561 NT$ | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (356 NT$) | 281 NT$ | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (150 NT$) | 123 NT$ | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.89 (182 NT$) | 171 NT$ | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (13,131 NT$) | 13,900 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (10 NT$) | 7 NT$ | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (1,653 NT$) | 1,488 NT$ | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (243 NT$) | 110 NT$ | + 121% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 92,845 prices entered by 13,359 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 52% more expensive than in Taiwan
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