Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan)
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,537 prices entered by 310 different people.
| Food in New York City (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
|---|---|---|
| New York City (United States) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $18 (511 NT$) | 130 NT$ | 294% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $10 (272 NT$) | 146 NT$ | 87% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $6 (172 NT$) | 143 NT$ | 21% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $1.06 (30 NT$) | 94 NT$ | 68% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $4.09 (116 NT$) | 101 NT$ | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.72 (134 NT$) | 96 NT$ | 39% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $7 (213 NT$) | 299 NT$ | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $4.24 (120 NT$) | 149 NT$ | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.86 (53 NT$) | 80 NT$ | 34% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $4.26 (121 NT$) | 51 NT$ | 139% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $16 (464 NT$) | 432 NT$ | 7% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.30 (65 NT$) | 59 NT$ | 11% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $3.15 (89 NT$) | 52 NT$ | 73% |
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 150% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
| New York City (United States) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $3,759 (106,633 NT$) | 44,571 NT$ | 139% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $2,721 (77,183 NT$) | 27,093 NT$ | 185% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $145 (4,112 NT$) | 4,526 NT$ | 9% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,647 (75,078 NT$) | 20,744 NT$ | 262% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,863 (52,837 NT$) | 14,499 NT$ | 264% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $106 (3,006 NT$) | 1,956 NT$ | 54% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $55 (1,573 NT$) | 620 NT$ | 154% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $304 (8,619 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | 42% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $243 (6,904 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | 67% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $13 (373 NT$) | 201 NT$ | 85% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $24 (668 NT$) | 383 NT$ | 74% |
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is about the same as in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
| New York City (United States) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $59 (1,682 NT$) | 2,319 NT$ | 27% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $40 (1,130 NT$) | 924 NT$ | 22% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $83 (2,360 NT$) | 2,744 NT$ | 14% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $123 (3,501 NT$) | 3,385 NT$ | 3% |
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
| New York City (United States) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $26,081 (739,786 NT$) | 895,333 NT$ | 17% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.91 (26 NT$) | 29 NT$ | 12% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $128 (3,641 NT$) | 1,272 NT$ | 186% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $25 (720 NT$) | 261 NT$ | 176% |
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
| New York City (United States) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $9 (241 NT$) | 232 NT$ | 4% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $24 (668 NT$) | 240 NT$ | 178% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $176 (4,979 NT$) | 988 NT$ | 404% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $8 (227 NT$) | 327 NT$ | 30% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $4.63 (131 NT$) | 179 NT$ | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $7 (196 NT$) | 224 NT$ | 13% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $4.95 (141 NT$) | 84 NT$ | 67% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $2.37 (67 NT$) | 101 NT$ | 33% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $31 (867 NT$) | 679 NT$ | 28% |
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
| New York City (United States) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $63 (1,799 NT$) | 1,262 NT$ | 43% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $33 (946 NT$) | 600 NT$ | 58% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $402 (11,410 NT$) | 3,811 NT$ | 199% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $135 (3,830 NT$) | 942 NT$ | 307% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $18 (511 NT$) | 382 NT$ | 34% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $5.29 (150 NT$) | 101 NT$ | 49% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $8 (236 NT$) | 60 NT$ | 292% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $398 (11,292 NT$) | 13,268 NT$ | 15% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.48 (14 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | 175% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $93 (2,630 NT$) | 1,330 NT$ | 98% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $15 (427 NT$) | 130 NT$ | 227% |
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