Cost of living in New York City, United States vs Taipei, Taiwan
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| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (514 NT$) | 194 NT$ | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (259 NT$) | 152 NT$ | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.91 (165 NT$) | 128 NT$ | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (30 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.11 (115 NT$) | 101 NT$ | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.01 (140 NT$) | 147 NT$ | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (204 NT$) | 465 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.17 (116 NT$) | 155 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.90 (53 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.37 (122 NT$) | 64 NT$ | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (458 NT$) | 628 NT$ | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.26 (63 NT$) | 59 NT$ | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.15 (88 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 218% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 120% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,802 (106,047 NT$) | 44,886 NT$ | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,690 (75,038 NT$) | 32,644 NT$ | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $150 (4,195 NT$) | 4,526 NT$ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,617 (73,003 NT$) | 27,496 NT$ | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,791 (49,941 NT$) | 18,127 NT$ | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (2,955 NT$) | 1,956 NT$ | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (1,547 NT$) | 735 NT$ | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $304 (8,475 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $243 (6,789 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (367 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (627 NT$) | 383 NT$ | + 64% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (1,653 NT$) | 2,299 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (1,111 NT$) | 1,189 NT$ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (2,321 NT$) | 3,201 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $123 (3,442 NT$) | 3,531 NT$ | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,142 (729,151 NT$) | 882,100 NT$ | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (23 NT$) | 36 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $128 (3,580 NT$) | 1,326 NT$ | + 170% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 (732 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 190% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (249 NT$) | 232 NT$ | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (657 NT$) | 240 NT$ | + 174% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $176 (4,896 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 396% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (237 NT$) | 327 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.62 (129 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (192 NT$) | 224 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.84 (135 NT$) | 84 NT$ | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.37 (66 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (853 NT$) | 679 NT$ | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (1,769 NT$) | 1,262 NT$ | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (920 NT$) | 631 NT$ | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $402 (11,219 NT$) | 3,811 NT$ | + 194% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $135 (3,766 NT$) | 2,054 NT$ | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (502 NT$) | 382 NT$ | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.29 (148 NT$) | 144 NT$ | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (232 NT$) | 174 NT$ | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $398 (11,104 NT$) | 13,389 NT$ | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (13 NT$) | 7 NT$ | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $93 (2,586 NT$) | 1,614 NT$ | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (420 NT$) | 130 NT$ | + 222% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,551 prices entered by 318 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 229,473 NT$ ($8,227) in New York City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 135,000 NT$ in Taipei.
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