Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 52% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico)
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| Food | + 49% | |||
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| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 49% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Taipei | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 224 NT$ (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 208 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 163 NT$ (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 133 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 162 NT$ (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 63 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 97 NT$ (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 27 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 104 NT$ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 40 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 161 NT$ (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 25 | + 298% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 361 NT$ (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 84 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 216 NT$ (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 43 | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 158 NT$ (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 32 | + 210% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 79 NT$ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 29 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 943 NT$ (Mex$ 591) | Mex$ 225 | + 163% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 47 NT$ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 33 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 NT$ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 26 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 33% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Taipei | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 37,435 NT$ (Mex$ 23,451) | Mex$ 22,026 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,115 NT$ (Mex$ 18,865) | Mex$ 7,968 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,519 NT$ (Mex$ 2,204) | Mex$ 1,123 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,439 NT$ (Mex$ 14,683) | Mex$ 12,555 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,311 NT$ (Mex$ 11,471) | Mex$ 5,759 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,894 NT$ (Mex$ 1,187) | Mex$ 752 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 628 NT$ (Mex$ 393) | Mex$ 357 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,890 NT$ (Mex$ 9,328) | Mex$ 7,807 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,128 NT$ (Mex$ 2,586) | Mex$ 1,913 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 103 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 383 NT$ (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 99 | + 142% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 91% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Taipei | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,272 NT$ (Mex$ 1,423) | Mex$ 739 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,581 NT$ (Mex$ 991) | Mex$ 492 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,951 NT$ (Mex$ 1,849) | Mex$ 1,438 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,494 NT$ (Mex$ 2,189) | Mex$ 922 | + 137% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 49% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 933,328 NT$ (Mex$ 584,680) | Mex$ 309,375 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 NT$ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,282 NT$ (Mex$ 803) | Mex$ 492 | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 257 NT$ (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 189 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 84% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Taipei | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 NT$ (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 71 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 237 NT$ (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 151 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,063 NT$ (Mex$ 666) | Mex$ 461 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 92 | + 122% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 196 NT$ (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 44 | + 180% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 NT$ (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 74 | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 28 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 88 NT$ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 31 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 766 NT$ (Mex$ 480) | Mex$ 252 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 70% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Taipei | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,044 NT$ (Mex$ 654) | Mex$ 324 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 585 NT$ (Mex$ 366) | Mex$ 130 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,531 NT$ (Mex$ 2,212) | Mex$ 431 | + 413% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,033 NT$ (Mex$ 1,273) | Mex$ 655 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 422 NT$ (Mex$ 264) | Mex$ 152 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 NT$ (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 62 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 194 NT$ (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 49 | + 147% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,962 NT$ (Mex$ 8,120) | Mex$ 8,558 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 NT$ (Mex$ 5.80) | Mex$ 2.88 | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,478 NT$ (Mex$ 926) | Mex$ 776 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 128 NT$ (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 64 | + 26% | |
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TOTAL | + 52% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 249 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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