- Cost of Living
- United States
- Taiwan
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Taiwan
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 30% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (434 NT$) | 198 NT$ | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (235 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.57 (142 NT$) | 97 NT$ | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (28 NT$) | 89 NT$ | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (99 NT$) | 75 NT$ | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (124 NT$) | 120 NT$ | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (194 NT$) | 215 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (104 NT$) | 164 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (50 NT$) | 87 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.24 (100 NT$) | 48 NT$ | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (454 NT$) | 593 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (60 NT$) | 51 NT$ | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (66 NT$) | 38 NT$ | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in United States is 89% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,035 (63,061 NT$) | 38,964 NT$ | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,562 (48,394 NT$) | 21,679 NT$ | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (5,498 NT$) | 2,366 NT$ | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,572 (48,719 NT$) | 24,570 NT$ | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,115 (34,564 NT$) | 14,272 NT$ | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (3,803 NT$) | 2,035 NT$ | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (1,482 NT$) | 714 NT$ | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $335 (10,370 NT$) | 14,846 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (3,703 NT$) | 3,044 NT$ | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (338 NT$) | 214 NT$ | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (700 NT$) | 393 NT$ | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 9% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (1,467 NT$) | 1,850 NT$ | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (1,386 NT$) | 1,172 NT$ | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (2,638 NT$) | 2,658 NT$ | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (3,554 NT$) | 2,891 NT$ | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 34% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,285 (690,600 NT$) | 1,027,320 NT$ | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (24 NT$) | 29 NT$ | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (2,636 NT$) | 1,218 NT$ | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 88% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (220 NT$) | 211 NT$ | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (585 NT$) | 193 NT$ | + 203% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (3,539 NT$) | 610 NT$ | + 480% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (211 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (108 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.07 (157 NT$) | 154 NT$ | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (106 NT$) | 66 NT$ | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (57 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (639 NT$) | 380 NT$ | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 48% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (1,378 NT$) | 774 NT$ | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (768 NT$) | 542 NT$ | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (5,296 NT$) | 1,115 NT$ | + 375% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (2,441 NT$) | 1,314 NT$ | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (355 NT$) | 265 NT$ | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (150 NT$) | 124 NT$ | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (181 NT$) | 169 NT$ | + 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (13,296 NT$) | 13,900 NT$ | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (10 NT$) | 7 NT$ | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (1,643 NT$) | 1,489 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (245 NT$) | 110 NT$ | + 123% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 51% more expensive than in Taiwan
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