Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 20% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea)
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 8% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Taipei | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 196 NT$ (₩8,638) | ₩9,317 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 151 NT$ (₩6,652) | ₩6,285 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 131 NT$ (₩5,772) | ₩4,508 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ (₩4,067) | ₩2,534 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 113 NT$ (₩4,978) | ₩4,277 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 131 NT$ (₩5,762) | ₩4,717 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 255 NT$ (₩11,240) | ₩7,161 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 NT$ (₩7,353) | ₩6,693 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 112 NT$ (₩4,946) | ₩4,487 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 46 NT$ (₩2,047) | ₩1,756 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 668 NT$ (₩29,413) | ₩20,000 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 57 NT$ (₩2,513) | ₩2,398 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 NT$ (₩1,563) | ₩3,008 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 99% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Taipei | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 46,737 NT$ (₩2,058,951) | ₩598,305 | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,868 NT$ (₩1,227,696) | ₩397,436 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,043 NT$ (₩89,990) | ₩90,769 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 28,028 NT$ (₩1,234,754) | ₩519,416 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,776 NT$ (₩650,953) | ₩323,782 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,684 NT$ (₩74,197) | ₩61,910 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 649 NT$ (₩28,584) | ₩25,000 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,881 NT$ (₩655,557) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,456 NT$ (₩196,293) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 210 NT$ (₩9,271) | ₩10,513 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 502 NT$ (₩22,126) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 43% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Taipei | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,355 NT$ (₩103,768) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,295 NT$ (₩57,056) | ₩27,832 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,343 NT$ (₩103,210) | ₩92,308 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,529 NT$ (₩155,478) | ₩80,000 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 64% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Taipei | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 996,018 NT$ (₩43,879,034) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (₩1,370) | ₩1,503 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,254 NT$ (₩55,257) | ₩233,210 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 261 NT$ (₩11,493) | ₩10,782 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is about the same as in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Taipei | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 NT$ (₩11,624) | ₩10,000 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 237 NT$ (₩10,437) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,063 NT$ (₩46,812) | ₩50,000 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 342 NT$ (₩15,086) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 NT$ (₩8,771) | ₩11,250 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 NT$ (₩11,291) | ₩5,000 | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 NT$ (₩2,190) | ₩5,300 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 88 NT$ (₩3,872) | ₩2,000 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 667 NT$ (₩29,368) | ₩12,025 | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 39% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Taipei | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,075 NT$ (₩47,355) | ₩26,164 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 575 NT$ (₩25,330) | ₩17,828 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,123 NT$ (₩181,618) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,694 NT$ (₩74,619) | ₩40,000 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 392 NT$ (₩17,273) | ₩7,000 | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 135 NT$ (₩5,940) | ₩4,435 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 184 NT$ (₩8,109) | ₩3,380 | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,158 NT$ (₩579,673) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.13 NT$ (₩226) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,381 NT$ (₩60,837) | ₩42,000 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 127 NT$ (₩5,584) | ₩3,144 | + 78% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 95 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2024.
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