Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 30% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
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| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 20% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Taipei | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 191 NT$ ($6) | $16 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 NT$ ($4.92) | $9 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 143 NT$ ($4.70) | $4.04 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 98 NT$ ($3.21) | $0.98 | + 227% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 103 NT$ ($3.39) | $3.77 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 115 NT$ ($3.77) | $4.33 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250 NT$ ($8) | $6 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 143 NT$ ($4.68) | $3.99 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 NT$ ($3.16) | $1.96 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ ($1.60) | $2.25 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 453 NT$ ($15) | $21 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 49 NT$ ($1.60) | $2.90 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 NT$ ($1.97) | $2.01 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 45% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Taipei | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,393 NT$ ($1,488) | $2,451 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,808 NT$ ($977) | $1,579 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,297 NT$ ($108) | $237 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,074 NT$ ($658) | $1,385 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,066 NT$ ($428) | $946 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,835 NT$ ($60) | $108 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 788 NT$ ($26) | $43 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,450 NT$ ($572) | $224 | + 155% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,363 NT$ ($143) | $103 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ ($7) | $11 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 502 NT$ ($16) | $45 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 19% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Taipei | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,404 NT$ ($79) | $56 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 986 NT$ ($32) | $53 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,868 NT$ ($94) | $95 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,604 NT$ ($118) | $136 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 20% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Taipei | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 904,934 NT$ ($29,667) | $26,827 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ ($1.03) | $0.96 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,308 NT$ ($43) | $62 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 282 NT$ ($9) | $20 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 19% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Taipei | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 NT$ ($9) | $6 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 237 NT$ ($8) | $27 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,063 NT$ ($35) | $116 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ ($11) | $7 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 196 NT$ ($6) | $2.41 | + 167% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 NT$ ($8) | $3.07 | + 174% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ ($1.99) | $4.05 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 88 NT$ ($2.88) | $1.73 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 766 NT$ ($25) | $30 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 32% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Taipei | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,044 NT$ ($34) | $45 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 643 NT$ ($21) | $20 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,531 NT$ ($116) | $71 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,238 NT$ ($41) | $70 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 422 NT$ ($14) | $11 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ ($3.41) | $4.83 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ ($2.42) | $7 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,962 NT$ ($425) | $498 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.13 NT$ ($0.17) | $0.39 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,195 NT$ ($39) | $46 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 130 NT$ ($4.27) | $8 | - 49% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 490 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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