Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (391 NT$) | 143 NT$ | + 173% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (208 NT$) | 139 NT$ | + 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.11 (115 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 110% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.60 (17 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 82% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.63 (74 NT$) | 60 NT$ | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.52 (98 NT$) | 73 NT$ | + 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (175 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.97 (83 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.51 (42 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (79 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (452 NT$) | 427 NT$ | + 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.70 (48 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.84 (51 NT$) | 38 NT$ | + 35% | |
Housing | + 154% | |||
Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 154% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,878 (52,511 NT$) | 17,547 NT$ | + 199% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,273 (35,597 NT$) | 12,262 NT$ | + 190% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $160 (4,477 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 147% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,317 (36,825 NT$) | 12,204 NT$ | + 202% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $941 (26,301 NT$) | 7,424 NT$ | + 254% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $119 (3,331 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 319% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (1,191 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 125% | |
40” flat screen tv | $328 (9,185 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (2,885 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (297 NT$) | 208 NT$ | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (672 NT$) | 461 NT$ | + 46% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (1,252 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (1,030 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (2,550 NT$) | 2,226 NT$ | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (2,833 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | + 12% | |
Transportation | + 51% | |||
Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,291 (679,296 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (18 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (2,423 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | + 139% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (409 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 62% | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.06 (142 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (473 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 136% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (2,879 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 251% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (175 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.11 (87 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (179 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.34 (93 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (52 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (595 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 118% | |
Entertainment | + 66% | |||
Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (990 NT$) | 690 NT$ | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (606 NT$) | 556 NT$ | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $99 (2,769 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | + 25% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (1,750 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (292 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.65 (158 NT$) | 87 NT$ | + 81% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.53 (155 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 177% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $460 (12,876 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.58 (16 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 225% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (1,092 NT$) | 982 NT$ | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (213 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 124% | |
TOTAL | + 63% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 84,916 NT$ ($3,037) in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 52,000 NT$ in Tainan City.
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