Cost of living in United States compared to Taiwan
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Food | + 74% | |||
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Food in United States is 74% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
United States | Taiwan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (622 NT$) | 186 NT$ | + 234% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (343 NT$) | 149 NT$ | + 130% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (180 NT$) | 102 NT$ | + 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (34 NT$) | 96 NT$ | - 65% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (144 NT$) | 107 NT$ | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (144 NT$) | 110 NT$ | + 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (231 NT$) | 149 NT$ | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (140 NT$) | 133 NT$ | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (70 NT$) | 93 NT$ | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (95 NT$) | 50 NT$ | + 92% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (501 NT$) | 397 NT$ | + 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (93 NT$) | 60 NT$ | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (88 NT$) | 35 NT$ | + 152% | |
Housing | + 142% | |||
Housing in United States is 142% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
United States | Taiwan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (95,167 NT$) | 49,961 NT$ | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (72,967 NT$) | 27,651 NT$ | + 164% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (7,040 NT$) | 2,955 NT$ | + 138% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (64,967 NT$) | 16,948 NT$ | + 283% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (49,492 NT$) | 11,905 NT$ | + 316% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (4,700 NT$) | 5,194 NT$ | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (2,031 NT$) | 730 NT$ | + 178% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (9,280 NT$) | 20,000 NT$ | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (4,599 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | + 130% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (452 NT$) | 50 NT$ | + 805% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (944 NT$) | 492 NT$ | + 92% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in United States is 18% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
United States | Taiwan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (1,810 NT$) | 2,452 NT$ | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (1,654 NT$) | 1,072 NT$ | + 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (3,079 NT$) | 2,717 NT$ | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (4,146 NT$) | 3,554 NT$ | + 17% | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in United States is 33% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
United States | Taiwan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (899,511 NT$) | 929,519 NT$ | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (31 NT$) | 32 NT$ | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (2,336 NT$) | 1,467 NT$ | + 59% | |
Personal Care | + 45% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 45% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
United States | Taiwan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (302 NT$) | 200 NT$ | + 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (669 NT$) | 600 NT$ | + 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (4,411 NT$) | 500 NT$ | + 782% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (294 NT$) | 327 NT$ | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (158 NT$) | 183 NT$ | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (207 NT$) | 289 NT$ | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (156 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (75 NT$) | 69 NT$ | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (930 NT$) | 761 NT$ | + 22% | |
Entertainment | + 95% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 95% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
United States | Taiwan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (1,812 NT$) | 500 NT$ | + 262% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (942 NT$) | 644 NT$ | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (6,540 NT$) | 6,000 NT$ | + 9% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (3,134 NT$) | 1,243 NT$ | + 152% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (462 NT$) | 402 NT$ | + 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (176 NT$) | 104 NT$ | + 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (230 NT$) | 74 NT$ | + 212% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (16,021 NT$) | 13,973 NT$ | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (12 NT$) | 5.05 NT$ | + 131% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (2,096 NT$) | 1,192 NT$ | + 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (323 NT$) | 229 NT$ | + 41% | |
TOTAL | + 77% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in United States is 77% more expensive than in Taiwan
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