Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Turkey
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Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in Taiwan is 27% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Taiwan | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 186 NT$ (189TL) | 332TL | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 149 NT$ (151TL) | 188TL | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 102 NT$ (104TL) | 100TL | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 96 NT$ (97TL) | 36TL | + 169% | |
12 eggs, large | 107 NT$ (108TL) | 83TL | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 110 NT$ (112TL) | 36TL | + 213% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 149 NT$ (152TL) | 167TL | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 NT$ (135TL) | 36TL | + 274% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 93 NT$ (94TL) | 26TL | + 257% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 NT$ (51TL) | 51TL | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 397 NT$ (403TL) | 270TL | + 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 60 NT$ (61TL) | 46TL | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 NT$ (35TL) | 13TL | + 183% | |
Housing | + 35% | |||
Housing in Taiwan is 35% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Taiwan | Turkey | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,961 NT$ (50,712TL) | 32,837TL | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,651 NT$ (28,066TL) | 19,774TL | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,955 NT$ (3,000TL) | 2,779TL | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,948 NT$ (17,203TL) | 22,261TL | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,905 NT$ (12,084TL) | 14,297TL | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,194 NT$ (5,272TL) | 2,908TL | + 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 730 NT$ (741TL) | 269TL | + 176% | |
40” flat screen tv | 20,000 NT$ (20,301TL) | 11,523TL | + 76% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 NT$ (2,030TL) | 4,442TL | - 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 NT$ (51TL) | 188TL | - 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 492 NT$ (500TL) | 150TL | + 234% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Taiwan is 15% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Taiwan | Turkey | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,452 NT$ (2,489TL) | 1,545TL | + 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,072 NT$ (1,088TL) | 1,207TL | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,717 NT$ (2,758TL) | 2,575TL | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,554 NT$ (3,608TL) | 2,323TL | + 55% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Taiwan is about the same as in Turkey | ||||
Taiwan | Turkey | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 929,519 NT$ (943,492TL) | 1,476,380TL | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 NT$ (32TL) | 37TL | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,467 NT$ (1,489TL) | 1,163TL | + 28% | |
Personal Care | + 71% | |||
Personal Care in Taiwan is 71% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Taiwan | Turkey | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 NT$ (203TL) | 98TL | + 107% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 NT$ (609TL) | 159TL | + 282% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 NT$ (508TL) | 1,388TL | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (332TL) | 229TL | + 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (186TL) | 121TL | + 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (293TL) | 113TL | + 159% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ (102TL) | 56TL | + 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (70TL) | 76TL | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 761 NT$ (773TL) | 207TL | + 274% | |
Entertainment | + 0% | |||
Entertainment in Taiwan is about the same as in Turkey | ||||
Taiwan | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (508TL) | 1,323TL | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (654TL) | 357TL | + 83% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (6,090TL) | 1,053TL | + 478% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (1,261TL) | 1,624TL | - 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (408TL) | 312TL | + 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (106TL) | 78TL | + 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (75TL) | 107TL | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,973 NT$ (14,183TL) | 22,742TL | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (5.12TL) | 1.30TL | + 293% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (1,210TL) | 1,608TL | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 229 NT$ (233TL) | 56TL | + 318% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,739 prices entered by 398 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 17% more expensive than in Turkey
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