Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 38% more expensive than in Callao (Peru)
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| Food | + 129% | |||
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| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 129% more expensive than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Taipei | Callao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 224 NT$ (S/. 29) | S/. 10 | + 189% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 163 NT$ (S/. 21) | S/. 16 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 162 NT$ (S/. 21) | S/. 15 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 97 NT$ (S/. 13) | S/. 4.00 | + 214% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 104 NT$ (S/. 13) | S/. 5.60 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 161 NT$ (S/. 21) | S/. 8 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 361 NT$ (S/. 47) | S/. 14 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 216 NT$ (S/. 28) | S/. 4.80 | + 483% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 158 NT$ (S/. 20) | S/. 3.00 | + 583% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 79 NT$ (S/. 10) | S/. 4.00 | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 943 NT$ (S/. 122) | S/. 40 | + 205% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 47 NT$ (S/. 6) | S/. 5.60 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 NT$ (S/. 4.03) | S/. 4.00 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 13% cheaper than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Taipei | Callao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 37,435 NT$ (S/. 4,837) | S/. 1,430 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,115 NT$ (S/. 3,891) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,519 NT$ (S/. 455) | S/. 250 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,439 NT$ (S/. 3,029) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,311 NT$ (S/. 2,366) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,894 NT$ (S/. 245) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 628 NT$ (S/. 81) | S/. 400 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,890 NT$ (S/. 1,924) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,128 NT$ (S/. 533) | S/. 600 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ (S/. 26) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 383 NT$ (S/. 50) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 14% cheaper than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Taipei | Callao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,272 NT$ (S/. 294) | S/. 169 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,581 NT$ (S/. 204) | S/. 299 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,951 NT$ (S/. 381) | S/. 399 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,494 NT$ (S/. 452) | S/. 399 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 83% more expensive than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Taipei | Callao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 933,328 NT$ (S/. 120,605) | S/. 42,000 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 NT$ (S/. 4.18) | S/. 3.50 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,282 NT$ (S/. 166) | S/. 90 | + 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 258 NT$ (S/. 33) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 54% more expensive than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Taipei | Callao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 NT$ (S/. 34) | S/. 30 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 237 NT$ (S/. 31) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,063 NT$ (S/. 137) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (S/. 42) | S/. 29 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 196 NT$ (S/. 25) | S/. 15 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 NT$ (S/. 33) | S/. 15 | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (S/. 8) | S/. 4.00 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 88 NT$ (S/. 11) | S/. 3.50 | + 224% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 766 NT$ (S/. 99) | S/. 15 | + 560% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 66% more expensive than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Taipei | Callao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,044 NT$ (S/. 135) | S/. 40 | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 585 NT$ (S/. 76) | S/. 40 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,531 NT$ (S/. 456) | S/. 50 | + 813% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,033 NT$ (S/. 263) | S/. 130 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 422 NT$ (S/. 55) | S/. 18 | + 203% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 NT$ (S/. 19) | S/. 8 | + 133% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 194 NT$ (S/. 25) | S/. 5.00 | + 402% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,962 NT$ (S/. 1,675) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 NT$ (S/. 1.20) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,478 NT$ (S/. 191) | S/. 150 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 128 NT$ (S/. 17) | S/. 6.00 | + 176% | |
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TOTAL | + 38% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 98 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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