Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 38% more expensive than in Hangzhou (China)
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| Food | + 44% | |||
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| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 44% more expensive than in Hangzhou (China) | ||||
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| Taipei | Hangzhou | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 198 NT$ (46元) | 45元 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 144 NT$ (33元) | 34元 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 143 NT$ (33元) | 11元 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 98 NT$ (23元) | 17元 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 103 NT$ (24元) | 15元 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 115 NT$ (27元) | 8元 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250 NT$ (58元) | 46元 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 143 NT$ (33元) | 16元 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 NT$ (22元) | 7元 | + 216% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (11元) | 7元 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 453 NT$ (105元) | 107元 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 49 NT$ (11元) | 9元 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 NT$ (14元) | 14元 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 42% more expensive than in Hangzhou (China) | ||||
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| Taipei | Hangzhou | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,393 NT$ (10,542元) | 6,628元 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,338 NT$ (7,046元) | 4,836元 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,752 NT$ (639元) | 597元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,074 NT$ (4,662元) | 4,565元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,066 NT$ (3,034元) | 2,838元 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,835 NT$ (426元) | 331元 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 788 NT$ (183元) | 95元 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,450 NT$ (4,053元) | 3,106元 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,363 NT$ (1,013元) | 692元 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ (47元) | 28元 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 502 NT$ (117元) | 42元 | + 175% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 12% more expensive than in Hangzhou (China) | ||||
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| Taipei | Hangzhou | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,404 NT$ (558元) | 383元 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 986 NT$ (229元) | 247元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,799 NT$ (650元) | 566元 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,604 NT$ (837元) | 622元 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 54% more expensive than in Hangzhou (China) | ||||
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| Taipei | Hangzhou | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 904,934 NT$ (210,161元) | 185,606元 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (7元) | 7元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,308 NT$ (304元) | 129元 | + 135% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 281 NT$ (65元) | 53元 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 29% more expensive than in Hangzhou (China) | ||||
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| Taipei | Hangzhou | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 NT$ (61元) | 33元 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 237 NT$ (55元) | 27元 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,063 NT$ (247元) | 504元 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (76元) | 47元 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 NT$ (46元) | 39元 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 NT$ (60元) | 31元 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (14元) | 10元 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 88 NT$ (20元) | 11元 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 766 NT$ (178元) | 41元 | + 331% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 18% more expensive than in Hangzhou (China) | ||||
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| Taipei | Hangzhou | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,044 NT$ (243元) | 164元 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 643 NT$ (149元) | 135元 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,123 NT$ (957元) | 291元 | + 229% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,238 NT$ (288元) | 348元 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 422 NT$ (98元) | 51元 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (24元) | 32元 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (17元) | 27元 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,962 NT$ (3,010元) | 3,127元 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.13 NT$ (1.19元) | 0.61元 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,195 NT$ (277元) | 289元 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 129 NT$ (30元) | 18元 | + 65% | |
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TOTAL | + 38% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 147 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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