Cost of living in United States compared to Taiwan
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| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 50% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| United States | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (575 NT$) | 192 NT$ | + 199% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (305 NT$) | 142 NT$ | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.93 (181 NT$) | 134 NT$ | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (33 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.92 (151 NT$) | 121 NT$ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.81 (147 NT$) | 115 NT$ | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (215 NT$) | 244 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.67 (143 NT$) | 136 NT$ | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.52 (77 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.12 (96 NT$) | 49 NT$ | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (485 NT$) | 454 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.74 (84 NT$) | 53 NT$ | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.05 (93 NT$) | 59 NT$ | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in United States is 147% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| United States | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,985 (91,389 NT$) | 44,530 NT$ | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,210 (67,653 NT$) | 29,734 NT$ | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $219 (6,690 NT$) | 1,421 NT$ | + 371% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,960 (60,005 NT$) | 20,075 NT$ | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,472 (45,062 NT$) | 13,077 NT$ | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (4,572 NT$) | 639 NT$ | + 616% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $63 (1,938 NT$) | 768 NT$ | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $295 (9,026 NT$) | 14,757 NT$ | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $136 (4,167 NT$) | 1,650 NT$ | + 153% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (418 NT$) | 99 NT$ | + 322% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (935 NT$) | 572 NT$ | + 63% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 12% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| United States | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (1,663 NT$) | 2,350 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (1,387 NT$) | 972 NT$ | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (2,853 NT$) | 2,705 NT$ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $121 (3,711 NT$) | 3,514 NT$ | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 50% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| United States | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,744 (849,305 NT$) | 874,225 NT$ | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (32 NT$) | 31 NT$ | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (2,553 NT$) | 1,309 NT$ | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 59% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| United States | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (244 NT$) | 244 NT$ | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (655 NT$) | 244 NT$ | + 168% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $139 (4,250 NT$) | 699 NT$ | + 508% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (257 NT$) | 199 NT$ | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.85 (148 NT$) | 177 NT$ | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (192 NT$) | 289 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.78 (146 NT$) | 63 NT$ | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.24 (68 NT$) | 69 NT$ | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (844 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 75% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| United States | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (1,697 NT$) | 500 NT$ | + 239% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (861 NT$) | 644 NT$ | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $200 (6,116 NT$) | 6,000 NT$ | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (2,739 NT$) | 1,243 NT$ | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (410 NT$) | 402 NT$ | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.23 (160 NT$) | 104 NT$ | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (194 NT$) | 74 NT$ | + 164% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $554 (16,965 NT$) | 9,403 NT$ | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (6 NT$) | 5.05 NT$ | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (1,807 NT$) | 1,192 NT$ | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (314 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 144% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,299 prices entered by 2,853 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 75% more expensive than in Taiwan
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