Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 75% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Taiwan | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 192 NT$ (147TL) | 154TL | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 141 NT$ (108TL) | 113TL | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 131 NT$ (99TL) | 53TL | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (72TL) | 22TL | + 223% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 118 NT$ (90TL) | 52TL | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 115 NT$ (88TL) | 20TL | + 345% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 238 NT$ (182TL) | 98TL | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 134 NT$ (102TL) | 17TL | + 496% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 97 NT$ (74TL) | 13TL | + 474% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (37TL) | 43TL | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 454 NT$ (345TL) | 281TL | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 57 NT$ (44TL) | 27TL | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 56 NT$ (43TL) | 9TL | + 399% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 52% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Taiwan | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,530 NT$ (33,915TL) | 21,598TL | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,545 NT$ (21,740TL) | 12,215TL | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,518 NT$ (1,156TL) | 1,623TL | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,415 NT$ (14,787TL) | 13,844TL | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,406 NT$ (9,449TL) | 8,162TL | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 601 NT$ (458TL) | 916TL | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 773 NT$ (589TL) | 154TL | + 281% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,757 NT$ (11,239TL) | 6,260TL | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 NT$ (1,257TL) | 2,140TL | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (75TL) | 95TL | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 572 NT$ (436TL) | 112TL | + 291% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 28% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Taiwan | Turkey | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,350 NT$ (1,789TL) | 1,036TL | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 972 NT$ (740TL) | 706TL | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,705 NT$ (2,060TL) | 1,657TL | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,514 NT$ (2,677TL) | 1,676TL | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 42% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Taiwan | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 874,225 NT$ (665,828TL) | 739,156TL | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (24TL) | 21TL | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 NT$ (984TL) | 401TL | + 145% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 99% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Taiwan | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 244 NT$ (186TL) | 50TL | + 271% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 244 NT$ (186TL) | 80TL | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (532TL) | 772TL | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 199 NT$ (152TL) | 73TL | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (140TL) | 77TL | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (220TL) | 55TL | + 298% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ (76TL) | 35TL | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (53TL) | 47TL | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (609TL) | 172TL | + 254% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 23% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Taiwan | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (381TL) | 425TL | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (491TL) | 158TL | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (4,570TL) | 761TL | + 501% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (946TL) | 892TL | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (306TL) | 241TL | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (80TL) | 52TL | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (56TL) | 86TL | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,999 NT$ (3,046TL) | 13,638TL | - 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (3.84TL) | 1.00TL | + 284% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (908TL) | 826TL | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 129 NT$ (98TL) | 38TL | + 155% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 51% more expensive than in Turkey
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