Cost of living in United States compared to Taiwan
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| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 39% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| United States | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (516 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 299% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (271 NT$) | 148 NT$ | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.11 (152 NT$) | 146 NT$ | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (29 NT$) | 105 NT$ | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.34 (99 NT$) | 85 NT$ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.43 (131 NT$) | 111 NT$ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (204 NT$) | 295 NT$ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.93 (117 NT$) | 144 NT$ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.92 (57 NT$) | 87 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (98 NT$) | 50 NT$ | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (465 NT$) | 739 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.26 (67 NT$) | 49 NT$ | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.47 (73 NT$) | 34 NT$ | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in United States is 137% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| United States | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,517 (74,658 NT$) | 45,462 NT$ | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,960 (58,121 NT$) | 25,636 NT$ | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $204 (6,043 NT$) | 1,301 NT$ | + 365% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,774 (52,598 NT$) | 18,757 NT$ | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,342 (39,804 NT$) | 12,827 NT$ | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $139 (4,126 NT$) | 605 NT$ | + 582% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (1,666 NT$) | 638 NT$ | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (8,890 NT$) | 10,000 NT$ | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (3,993 NT$) | 3,000 NT$ | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (364 NT$) | 155 NT$ | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (792 NT$) | 163 NT$ | + 388% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 13% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| United States | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (1,519 NT$) | 2,313 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (1,369 NT$) | 884 NT$ | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (2,729 NT$) | 2,677 NT$ | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (3,556 NT$) | 3,494 NT$ | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 45% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| United States | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,474 (755,470 NT$) | 737,993 NT$ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (31 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $77 (2,282 NT$) | 1,263 NT$ | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 64% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| United States | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (221 NT$) | 196 NT$ | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (565 NT$) | 158 NT$ | + 257% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $125 (3,696 NT$) | 700 NT$ | + 428% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (221 NT$) | 279 NT$ | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.17 (124 NT$) | 190 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.50 (163 NT$) | 213 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.18 (124 NT$) | 52 NT$ | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (61 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (754 NT$) | 287 NT$ | + 163% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 48% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| United States | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (1,456 NT$) | 717 NT$ | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (790 NT$) | 529 NT$ | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $196 (5,805 NT$) | 11,330 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (2,491 NT$) | 831 NT$ | + 200% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (381 NT$) | 257 NT$ | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.19 (154 NT$) | 101 NT$ | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (188 NT$) | 53 NT$ | + 255% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $492 (14,586 NT$) | 12,014 NT$ | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (4.97 NT$) | 4.91 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (1,562 NT$) | 1,300 NT$ | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (271 NT$) | 125 NT$ | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in United States is 67% more expensive than in Taiwan
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