Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 7% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 8% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Taipei | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 198 NT$ | 190 NT$ | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 144 NT$ | 159 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 143 NT$ | 105 NT$ | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 98 NT$ | 88 NT$ | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 103 NT$ | 100 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 115 NT$ | 209 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250 NT$ | 172 NT$ | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 143 NT$ | 156 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 NT$ | 185 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ | 65 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 453 NT$ | 511 NT$ | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 49 NT$ | 61 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 NT$ | 24 NT$ | + 151% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 23% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Taipei | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,393 NT$ | 39,844 NT$ | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,338 NT$ | 17,203 NT$ | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,752 NT$ | 1,882 NT$ | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,074 NT$ | 17,244 NT$ | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,066 NT$ | 10,286 NT$ | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,835 NT$ | 1,323 NT$ | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 788 NT$ | 700 NT$ | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,450 NT$ | 19,625 NT$ | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,363 NT$ | 3,404 NT$ | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ | 293 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 502 NT$ | 304 NT$ | + 65% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is about the same as in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Taipei | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,404 NT$ | 2,386 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 986 NT$ | 1,066 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,799 NT$ | 2,460 NT$ | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,604 NT$ | 2,701 NT$ | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 20% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Taipei | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 904,934 NT$ | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ | 28 NT$ | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,308 NT$ | 736 NT$ | + 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 281 NT$ | 427 NT$ | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 14% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Taipei | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 NT$ | 208 NT$ | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 237 NT$ | 300 NT$ | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,063 NT$ | 1,000 NT$ | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ | 298 NT$ | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 NT$ | 166 NT$ | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 NT$ | 239 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ | 58 NT$ | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 88 NT$ | 82 NT$ | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 766 NT$ | 354 NT$ | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 11% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Taipei | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,044 NT$ | 582 NT$ | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 643 NT$ | 543 NT$ | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,123 NT$ | 2,779 NT$ | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,238 NT$ | 1,134 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 422 NT$ | 286 NT$ | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ | 124 NT$ | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ | 131 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,962 NT$ | 13,294 NT$ | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.13 NT$ | 12 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,195 NT$ | 1,391 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 129 NT$ | 100 NT$ | + 29% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 177 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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