- Cost of Living
- United States
- Taiwan
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Taiwan
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 28% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (429 NT$) | 200 NT$ | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (232 NT$) | 135 NT$ | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (142 NT$) | 85 NT$ | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (28 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (99 NT$) | 76 NT$ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (123 NT$) | 119 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (194 NT$) | 199 NT$ | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (104 NT$) | 169 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (50 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.07 (94 NT$) | 50 NT$ | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (455 NT$) | 611 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (59 NT$) | 54 NT$ | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (66 NT$) | 38 NT$ | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in United States is 89% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,031 (62,468 NT$) | 38,398 NT$ | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,570 (48,305 NT$) | 21,062 NT$ | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (5,451 NT$) | 1,813 NT$ | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,580 (48,617 NT$) | 24,352 NT$ | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,117 (34,373 NT$) | 13,983 NT$ | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (3,791 NT$) | 2,745 NT$ | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (1,483 NT$) | 732 NT$ | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (10,382 NT$) | 13,833 NT$ | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (3,685 NT$) | 2,829 NT$ | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (339 NT$) | 219 NT$ | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (699 NT$) | 389 NT$ | + 80% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 11% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (1,465 NT$) | 1,456 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (1,372 NT$) | 1,205 NT$ | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (2,626 NT$) | 2,638 NT$ | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (3,557 NT$) | 3,009 NT$ | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 37% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,025 (677,594 NT$) | 1,029,670 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (23 NT$) | 29 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (2,620 NT$) | 1,152 NT$ | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 87% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (218 NT$) | 174 NT$ | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (569 NT$) | 193 NT$ | + 194% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (3,438 NT$) | 610 NT$ | + 464% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (209 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (108 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.05 (156 NT$) | 154 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (106 NT$) | 66 NT$ | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (57 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (638 NT$) | 387 NT$ | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 49% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (1,360 NT$) | 713 NT$ | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (765 NT$) | 547 NT$ | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (5,122 NT$) | 1,121 NT$ | + 357% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (2,441 NT$) | 1,268 NT$ | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (353 NT$) | 244 NT$ | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (149 NT$) | 124 NT$ | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (179 NT$) | 160 NT$ | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (13,206 NT$) | 13,900 NT$ | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (10 NT$) | 7 NT$ | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (1,643 NT$) | 1,644 NT$ | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (243 NT$) | 105 NT$ | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 95,174 prices entered by 14,634 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 52% more expensive than in Taiwan
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