Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 33% more expensive than in Chakwal (Pakistan)
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Food | + 412% | |||
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Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 412% more expensive than in Chakwal (Pakistan) | ||||
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Taipei | Chakwal | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 198 NT$ (₨1,738) | ₨338 | + 414% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 149 NT$ (₨1,309) | ₨753 | + 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 131 NT$ (₨1,149) | ₨255 | + 350% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 NT$ (₨834) | ₨123 | + 577% | |
12 eggs, large | 121 NT$ (₨1,061) | ₨180 | + 489% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 112 NT$ (₨978) | ₨45 | + 2056% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 241 NT$ (₨2,111) | ₨200 | + 955% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 142 NT$ (₨1,246) | ₨76 | + 1535% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 95 NT$ (₨836) | ₨35 | + 2287% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (₨426) | ₨250 | + 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 436 NT$ (₨3,816) | ₨300 | + 1172% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 55 NT$ (₨483) | ₨149 | + 223% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 NT$ (₨511) | ₨53 | + 866% | |
Housing | + 44% | |||
Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 44% more expensive than in Chakwal (Pakistan) | ||||
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Taipei | Chakwal | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 51,114 NT$ (₨447,856) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,970 NT$ (₨271,357) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,320 NT$ (₨20,330) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,964 NT$ (₨174,927) | ₨40,000 | + 337% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,776 NT$ (₨129,467) | ₨30,000 | + 332% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,979 NT$ (₨17,342) | ₨3,000 | + 478% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 765 NT$ (₨6,699) | ₨2,000 | + 235% | |
40” flat screen tv | 17,450 NT$ (₨152,896) | ₨55,000 | + 178% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,363 NT$ (₨38,227) | ₨9,500 | + 302% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ (₨1,763) | ₨1,000 | + 76% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 502 NT$ (₨4,401) | ₨2,000 | + 120% | |
Clothes | + 961% | |||
Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 961% more expensive than in Chakwal (Pakistan) | ||||
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Taipei | Chakwal | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,404 NT$ (₨21,061) | ₨1,500 | + 1304% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 986 NT$ (₨8,636) | ₨786 | + 998% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,666 NT$ (₨23,356) | ₨4,000 | + 484% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,604 NT$ (₨31,580) | ₨2,500 | + 1163% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 22% cheaper than in Chakwal (Pakistan) | ||||
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Taipei | Chakwal | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 939,950 NT$ (₨8,235,769) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (₨270) | ₨65 | + 315% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,308 NT$ (₨11,457) | ₨19,714 | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 266 NT$ (₨2,335) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 39% more expensive than in Chakwal (Pakistan) | ||||
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Taipei | Chakwal | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 NT$ (₨2,312) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 237 NT$ (₨2,076) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,063 NT$ (₨9,310) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 342 NT$ (₨3,000) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 NT$ (₨1,744) | ₨35 | + 4884% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 NT$ (₨2,246) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (₨531) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 88 NT$ (₨770) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 667 NT$ (₨5,841) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 11% more expensive than in Chakwal (Pakistan) | ||||
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Taipei | Chakwal | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,044 NT$ (₨9,151) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 643 NT$ (₨5,632) | ₨800 | + 604% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,123 NT$ (₨36,122) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,238 NT$ (₨10,848) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 422 NT$ (₨3,696) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (₨910) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (₨646) | ₨300 | + 115% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,962 NT$ (₨113,574) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.13 NT$ (₨45) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,195 NT$ (₨10,468) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 133 NT$ (₨1,170) | ₨160 | + 631% | |
TOTAL | + 33% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 52 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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