Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 148% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan)
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Food | + 69% | |||
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Food in New York City (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (618 NT$) | 198 NT$ | + 211% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (370 NT$) | 149 NT$ | + 148% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (201 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.33 (42 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 55% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.53 (176 NT$) | 121 NT$ | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (196 NT$) | 112 NT$ | + 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (242 NT$) | 241 NT$ | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.26 (136 NT$) | 142 NT$ | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.08 (66 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (105 NT$) | 49 NT$ | + 116% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (623 NT$) | 436 NT$ | + 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.98 (95 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 72% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.94 (94 NT$) | 58 NT$ | + 61% | |
Housing | + 241% | |||
Housing in New York City (United States) is 241% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,942 (157,392 NT$) | 51,114 NT$ | + 208% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,216 (102,421 NT$) | 30,970 NT$ | + 231% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (5,307 NT$) | 2,320 NT$ | + 129% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,913 (124,622 NT$) | 19,964 NT$ | + 524% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,452 (78,102 NT$) | 14,776 NT$ | + 429% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (3,391 NT$) | 1,979 NT$ | + 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (1,982 NT$) | 765 NT$ | + 159% | |
40” flat screen tv | $331 (10,548 NT$) | 17,450 NT$ | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (3,973 NT$) | 4,363 NT$ | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (502 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 150% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (833 NT$) | 502 NT$ | + 66% | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in New York City (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (2,135 NT$) | 2,404 NT$ | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $63 (1,996 NT$) | 986 NT$ | + 102% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $117 (3,722 NT$) | 2,666 NT$ | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (4,681 NT$) | 3,604 NT$ | + 30% | |
Transportation | + 144% | |||
Transportation in New York City (United States) is 144% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,697 (882,184 NT$) | 939,950 NT$ | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (32 NT$) | 31 NT$ | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $138 (4,387 NT$) | 1,308 NT$ | + 236% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $34 (1,085 NT$) | 266 NT$ | + 307% | |
Personal Care | + 57% | |||
Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (267 NT$) | 264 NT$ | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (669 NT$) | 237 NT$ | + 183% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (3,528 NT$) | 1,063 NT$ | + 232% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (323 NT$) | 342 NT$ | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.87 (155 NT$) | 199 NT$ | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (237 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (216 NT$) | 61 NT$ | + 257% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (81 NT$) | 88 NT$ | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (1,035 NT$) | 667 NT$ | + 55% | |
Entertainment | + 186% | |||
Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 186% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (2,138 NT$) | 1,044 NT$ | + 105% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $35 (1,103 NT$) | 643 NT$ | + 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $318 (10,126 NT$) | 4,123 NT$ | + 146% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $144 (4,585 NT$) | 1,238 NT$ | + 270% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (630 NT$) | 422 NT$ | + 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (173 NT$) | 104 NT$ | + 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (313 NT$) | 74 NT$ | + 324% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $632 (20,143 NT$) | 12,962 NT$ | + 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.68 (22 NT$) | 5.13 NT$ | + 321% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $143 (4,539 NT$) | 1,195 NT$ | + 280% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $17 (537 NT$) | 133 NT$ | + 303% | |
TOTAL | + 148% |
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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