Cost of living in New York City, United States vs Taipei, Taiwan
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| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (507 NT$) | 130 NT$ | + 290% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (263 NT$) | 146 NT$ | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (169 NT$) | 143 NT$ | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (29 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.93 (110 NT$) | 101 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.72 (132 NT$) | 96 NT$ | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (209 NT$) | 299 NT$ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.24 (118 NT$) | 149 NT$ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.86 (52 NT$) | 80 NT$ | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.26 (119 NT$) | 51 NT$ | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (464 NT$) | 432 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.30 (64 NT$) | 59 NT$ | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.15 (88 NT$) | 52 NT$ | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,827 (106,834 NT$) | 44,571 NT$ | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,654 (74,085 NT$) | 27,093 NT$ | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $145 (4,047 NT$) | 4,526 NT$ | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,647 (73,879 NT$) | 20,744 NT$ | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,863 (51,993 NT$) | 14,499 NT$ | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (2,958 NT$) | 1,956 NT$ | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (1,548 NT$) | 620 NT$ | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $304 (8,481 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $243 (6,794 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (367 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (657 NT$) | 383 NT$ | + 72% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is about the same as in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (1,655 NT$) | 2,319 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (1,112 NT$) | 924 NT$ | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (2,323 NT$) | 2,744 NT$ | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $123 (3,445 NT$) | 3,385 NT$ | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,081 (727,972 NT$) | 895,333 NT$ | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (25 NT$) | 29 NT$ | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $128 (3,583 NT$) | 1,272 NT$ | + 182% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (708 NT$) | 261 NT$ | + 172% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (237 NT$) | 232 NT$ | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (658 NT$) | 240 NT$ | + 174% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $176 (4,900 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 396% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (224 NT$) | 327 NT$ | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (129 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (193 NT$) | 224 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.95 (138 NT$) | 84 NT$ | + 64% | |
| 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 | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (1,771 NT$) | 1,262 NT$ | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (931 NT$) | 600 NT$ | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $402 (11,228 NT$) | 3,811 NT$ | + 195% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $135 (3,769 NT$) | 942 NT$ | + 300% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (502 NT$) | 382 NT$ | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.29 (148 NT$) | 101 NT$ | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (232 NT$) | 60 NT$ | + 285% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $402 (11,212 NT$) | 13,268 NT$ | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.53 (15 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 197% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $93 (2,588 NT$) | 1,330 NT$ | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (420 NT$) | 130 NT$ | + 222% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
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