Cost of living in United States compared to Taiwan
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 26% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (424 NT$) | 127 NT$ | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (230 NT$) | 142 NT$ | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.26 (119 NT$) | 138 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (24 NT$) | 96 NT$ | - 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.88 (80 NT$) | 76 NT$ | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.17 (116 NT$) | 93 NT$ | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (173 NT$) | 307 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.44 (96 NT$) | 145 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (49 NT$) | 81 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.11 (87 NT$) | 49 NT$ | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (396 NT$) | 434 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (55 NT$) | 43 NT$ | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.18 (61 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in United States is 86% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,191 (61,157 NT$) | 38,864 NT$ | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,577 (44,019 NT$) | 23,840 NT$ | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $180 (5,011 NT$) | 2,985 NT$ | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,543 (43,064 NT$) | 19,880 NT$ | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,144 (31,949 NT$) | 13,997 NT$ | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $112 (3,123 NT$) | 2,013 NT$ | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (1,462 NT$) | 618 NT$ | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $273 (7,623 NT$) | 10,779 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (3,548 NT$) | 3,604 NT$ | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (299 NT$) | 155 NT$ | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (622 NT$) | 293 NT$ | + 113% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Taiwan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (1,307 NT$) | 2,248 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (1,186 NT$) | 884 NT$ | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (2,413 NT$) | 2,628 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (2,982 NT$) | 3,195 NT$ | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 15% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,511 (656,306 NT$) | 899,340 NT$ | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (18 NT$) | 29 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (2,052 NT$) | 1,263 NT$ | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 32% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (194 NT$) | 196 NT$ | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (446 NT$) | 158 NT$ | + 182% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (3,093 NT$) | 700 NT$ | + 342% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (183 NT$) | 279 NT$ | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (96 NT$) | 190 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.87 (136 NT$) | 213 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (102 NT$) | 60 NT$ | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (51 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (611 NT$) | 287 NT$ | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 27% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (1,300 NT$) | 901 NT$ | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (710 NT$) | 594 NT$ | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $198 (5,524 NT$) | 11,330 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (2,175 NT$) | 911 NT$ | + 139% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (343 NT$) | 292 NT$ | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.94 (138 NT$) | 99 NT$ | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.64 (158 NT$) | 54 NT$ | + 190% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (11,869 NT$) | 11,479 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (7 NT$) | 4.91 NT$ | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (1,377 NT$) | 1,293 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (233 NT$) | 108 NT$ | + 115% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 39% more expensive than in Taiwan
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