Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 23% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile)
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| Food | + 40% | |||
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| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 40% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Taipei | Santiago | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 232 NT$ (CH$6,683) | CH$14,031 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 163 NT$ (CH$4,683) | CH$6,364 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 162 NT$ (CH$4,666) | CH$2,698 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 97 NT$ (CH$2,798) | CH$961 | + 191% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 NT$ (CH$2,705) | CH$2,661 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 161 NT$ (CH$4,629) | CH$1,413 | + 228% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 361 NT$ (CH$10,368) | CH$5,146 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 216 NT$ (CH$6,222) | CH$1,508 | + 313% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 158 NT$ (CH$4,556) | CH$1,073 | + 324% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 79 NT$ (CH$2,275) | CH$1,169 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 943 NT$ (CH$27,114) | CH$6,372 | + 326% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 47 NT$ (CH$1,362) | CH$1,880 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 NT$ (CH$896) | CH$615 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 23% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Taipei | Santiago | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 37,435 NT$ (CH$1,076,109) | CH$925,601 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,115 NT$ (CH$865,682) | CH$591,757 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,519 NT$ (CH$101,148) | CH$70,296 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 26,320 NT$ (CH$756,610) | CH$602,186 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,311 NT$ (CH$526,386) | CH$382,967 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,894 NT$ (CH$54,447) | CH$44,685 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 628 NT$ (CH$18,057) | CH$16,264 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,890 NT$ (CH$428,036) | CH$243,546 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,128 NT$ (CH$118,668) | CH$78,850 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ (CH$5,783) | CH$8,134 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 383 NT$ (CH$11,018) | CH$10,327 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 49% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Taipei | Santiago | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,272 NT$ (CH$65,307) | CH$42,652 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,581 NT$ (CH$45,459) | CH$28,699 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,951 NT$ (CH$84,840) | CH$66,091 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,494 NT$ (CH$100,448) | CH$75,570 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 7% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Taipei | Santiago | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 933,328 NT$ (CH$26,829,787) | CH$14,896,900 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 NT$ (CH$930) | CH$1,180 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,282 NT$ (CH$36,841) | CH$42,503 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 258 NT$ (CH$7,422) | CH$6,134 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 21% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Taipei | Santiago | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 NT$ (CH$7,585) | CH$3,393 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 237 NT$ (CH$6,811) | CH$10,081 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,063 NT$ (CH$30,546) | CH$34,005 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (CH$9,398) | CH$4,684 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 196 NT$ (CH$5,632) | CH$4,210 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 NT$ (CH$7,368) | CH$3,754 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (CH$1,741) | CH$1,987 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 88 NT$ (CH$2,526) | CH$2,102 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 766 NT$ (CH$22,012) | CH$15,620 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 20% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Taipei | Santiago | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,044 NT$ (CH$30,023) | CH$26,043 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 585 NT$ (CH$16,803) | CH$10,854 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,531 NT$ (CH$101,509) | CH$21,934 | + 363% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,033 NT$ (CH$58,436) | CH$43,011 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 422 NT$ (CH$12,126) | CH$7,888 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 NT$ (CH$4,141) | CH$3,820 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 194 NT$ (CH$5,585) | CH$2,996 | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,962 NT$ (CH$372,616) | CH$657,595 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 NT$ (CH$266) | CH$131 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,478 NT$ (CH$42,479) | CH$42,706 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 128 NT$ (CH$3,690) | CH$4,368 | - 16% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,510 prices entered by 454 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2022.
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