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Cost of living in United States compared to Taiwan
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 35% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (432 NT$) | 195 NT$ | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (236 NT$) | 132 NT$ | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.43 (136 NT$) | 114 NT$ | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (27 NT$) | 89 NT$ | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.20 (99 NT$) | 82 NT$ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.96 (122 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (193 NT$) | 361 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (103 NT$) | 132 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (49 NT$) | 88 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.64 (112 NT$) | 48 NT$ | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (454 NT$) | 607 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (59 NT$) | 53 NT$ | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (66 NT$) | 27 NT$ | + 145% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in United States is 92% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,046 (63,050 NT$) | 40,029 NT$ | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,542 (47,536 NT$) | 19,578 NT$ | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (5,483 NT$) | 2,245 NT$ | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,514 (46,651 NT$) | 22,354 NT$ | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,090 (33,604 NT$) | 13,140 NT$ | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (3,593 NT$) | 1,271 NT$ | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (1,481 NT$) | 761 NT$ | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $323 (9,953 NT$) | 16,011 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (3,717 NT$) | 3,591 NT$ | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (326 NT$) | 216 NT$ | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (676 NT$) | 365 NT$ | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 6% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (1,453 NT$) | 2,312 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (1,365 NT$) | 1,088 NT$ | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (2,641 NT$) | 2,800 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (3,485 NT$) | 2,668 NT$ | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 41% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,243 (685,552 NT$) | 902,152 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (24 NT$) | 29 NT$ | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (2,616 NT$) | 1,212 NT$ | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 57% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (212 NT$) | 212 NT$ | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (560 NT$) | 158 NT$ | + 254% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (3,399 NT$) | 737 NT$ | + 361% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (209 NT$) | 223 NT$ | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (106 NT$) | 119 NT$ | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (156 NT$) | 195 NT$ | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (107 NT$) | 83 NT$ | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (57 NT$) | 85 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (629 NT$) | 388 NT$ | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 35% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (1,384 NT$) | 844 NT$ | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (762 NT$) | 518 NT$ | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (5,288 NT$) | 2,543 NT$ | + 108% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (2,398 NT$) | 1,771 NT$ | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (355 NT$) | 281 NT$ | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (152 NT$) | 132 NT$ | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.92 (182 NT$) | 173 NT$ | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $419 (12,924 NT$) | 13,731 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (8 NT$) | 5.51 NT$ | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (1,533 NT$) | 1,342 NT$ | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (241 NT$) | 110 NT$ | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in United States is 50% more expensive than in Taiwan
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