- Cost of Living
- United States
- Taiwan
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Taiwan
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 25% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (406 NT$) | 170 NT$ | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (218 NT$) | 130 NT$ | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (135 NT$) | 109 NT$ | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (27 NT$) | 88 NT$ | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.22 (95 NT$) | 74 NT$ | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.07 (119 NT$) | 107 NT$ | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (183 NT$) | 319 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (100 NT$) | 118 NT$ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (50 NT$) | 78 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.79 (82 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (426 NT$) | 495 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (57 NT$) | 52 NT$ | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (63 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in United States is 101% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,048 (60,025 NT$) | 35,886 NT$ | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,581 (46,325 NT$) | 21,989 NT$ | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $172 (5,030 NT$) | 2,259 NT$ | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,582 (46,381 NT$) | 19,092 NT$ | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,108 (32,471 NT$) | 11,094 NT$ | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (3,436 NT$) | 1,375 NT$ | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (1,404 NT$) | 722 NT$ | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $350 (10,258 NT$) | 12,600 NT$ | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (3,528 NT$) | 2,859 NT$ | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (328 NT$) | 230 NT$ | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (651 NT$) | 327 NT$ | + 99% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 7% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (1,378 NT$) | 2,209 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (1,326 NT$) | 1,331 NT$ | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (2,501 NT$) | 2,717 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (3,463 NT$) | 3,009 NT$ | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 29% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,075 (647,021 NT$) | 1,001,980 NT$ | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (21 NT$) | 27 NT$ | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (2,509 NT$) | 1,152 NT$ | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 13% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (218 NT$) | 173 NT$ | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (538 NT$) | 240 NT$ | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (3,203 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (192 NT$) | 273 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.55 (104 NT$) | 127 NT$ | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.89 (143 NT$) | 168 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.30 (97 NT$) | 66 NT$ | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (52 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (603 NT$) | 413 NT$ | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 67% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (1,292 NT$) | 815 NT$ | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (723 NT$) | 581 NT$ | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (4,923 NT$) | 1,540 NT$ | + 220% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (2,296 NT$) | 964 NT$ | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (336 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (140 NT$) | 98 NT$ | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.70 (167 NT$) | 86 NT$ | + 94% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (12,584 NT$) | 13,267 NT$ | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.58 (17 NT$) | 6 NT$ | + 163% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (1,556 NT$) | 1,518 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (234 NT$) | 99 NT$ | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 92,199 prices entered by 14,482 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 49% more expensive than in Taiwan
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