Cost of living in United States compared to Taiwan
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is about the same as in Taiwan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (433 NT$) | 236 NT$ | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (235 NT$) | 147 NT$ | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.34 (130 NT$) | 133 NT$ | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (26 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.01 (90 NT$) | 105 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.09 (123 NT$) | 158 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (186 NT$) | 276 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (101 NT$) | 197 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.72 (52 NT$) | 194 NT$ | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.24 (97 NT$) | 68 NT$ | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (440 NT$) | 566 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (58 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 (62 NT$) | 31 NT$ | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in United States is 59% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,232 (67,037 NT$) | 44,988 NT$ | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,604 (48,177 NT$) | 28,163 NT$ | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (5,361 NT$) | 4,151 NT$ | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,609 (48,313 NT$) | 25,277 NT$ | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,137 (34,135 NT$) | 15,315 NT$ | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $117 (3,506 NT$) | 2,357 NT$ | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (1,441 NT$) | 1,007 NT$ | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (8,992 NT$) | 15,768 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (3,598 NT$) | 5,064 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (327 NT$) | 304 NT$ | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (678 NT$) | 406 NT$ | + 67% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 21% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (1,462 NT$) | 2,763 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (1,309 NT$) | 1,502 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (2,604 NT$) | 2,973 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (3,402 NT$) | 3,601 NT$ | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 16% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,926 (688,486 NT$) | 906,948 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (23 NT$) | 32 NT$ | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (2,402 NT$) | 1,548 NT$ | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is about the same as in Taiwan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (216 NT$) | 302 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (608 NT$) | 316 NT$ | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (3,289 NT$) | 986 NT$ | + 233% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (195 NT$) | 326 NT$ | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (105 NT$) | 292 NT$ | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.98 (150 NT$) | 269 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.55 (106 NT$) | 78 NT$ | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (55 NT$) | 96 NT$ | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (655 NT$) | 459 NT$ | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 24% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (1,353 NT$) | 1,183 NT$ | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (736 NT$) | 580 NT$ | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $221 (6,650 NT$) | 5,327 NT$ | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (2,258 NT$) | 1,829 NT$ | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (353 NT$) | 463 NT$ | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.81 (144 NT$) | 143 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (175 NT$) | 183 NT$ | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $404 (12,126 NT$) | 14,113 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (5.63 NT$) | 25 NT$ | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (1,617 NT$) | 1,696 NT$ | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (241 NT$) | 154 NT$ | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 52,172 prices entered by 6,549 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 13% more expensive than in Taiwan
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