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- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Taipei
- Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
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Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 54% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands)
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| Food | - 52% | |||
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| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 52% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Taipei | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 189 NT$ ($6) | $29 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 166 NT$ ($5.60) | $17 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 131 NT$ ($4.43) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 99 NT$ ($3.34) | $3.45 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 113 NT$ ($3.83) | $8 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 131 NT$ ($4.42) | $5.78 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 255 NT$ ($9) | $16 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 NT$ ($5.64) | $5.05 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 112 NT$ ($3.79) | $3.84 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48 NT$ ($1.63) | $4.67 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 677 NT$ ($23) | $24 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 57 NT$ ($1.93) | $4.32 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 NT$ ($1.30) | $5.43 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 54% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Taipei | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,866 NT$ ($1,685) | $3,014 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,563 NT$ ($932) | $1,559 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,043 NT$ ($69) | $381 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,723 NT$ ($1,038) | $2,017 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,298 NT$ ($551) | $893 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,684 NT$ ($57) | $198 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 649 NT$ ($22) | $117 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,881 NT$ ($503) | $674 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,456 NT$ ($151) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 210 NT$ ($7) | $12 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 502 NT$ ($17) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is about the same as in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,355 NT$ ($80) | $55 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,295 NT$ ($44) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,343 NT$ ($79) | $177 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,529 NT$ ($119) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 69% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 996,697 NT$ ($33,685) | $13,472 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ ($1.06) | $3.99 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,244 NT$ ($42) | $200 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 284 NT$ ($10) | $27 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 34% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Taipei | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 NT$ ($9) | $7 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 237 NT$ ($8) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,063 NT$ ($36) | $157 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 342 NT$ ($12) | $13 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 NT$ ($7) | $7 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 NT$ ($9) | $9 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 NT$ ($1.68) | $5.84 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 88 NT$ ($2.97) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 667 NT$ ($23) | $18 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 32% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Taipei | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,075 NT$ ($36) | $58 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 575 NT$ ($19) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,123 NT$ ($139) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,694 NT$ ($57) | $127 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 392 NT$ ($13) | $15 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 135 NT$ ($4.56) | $8 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 184 NT$ ($6) | $7 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,158 NT$ ($445) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.13 NT$ ($0.17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,381 NT$ ($47) | $118 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 140 NT$ ($4.72) | $7 | - 30% | |
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TOTAL | - 54% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 70 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
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