Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas, United States vs Taipei, Taiwan
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (365 NT$) | 194 NT$ | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (226 NT$) | 152 NT$ | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (96 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (24 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.03 (57 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.38 (67 NT$) | 147 NT$ | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.78 (134 NT$) | 465 NT$ | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.92 (82 NT$) | 155 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.20 (34 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.98 (83 NT$) | 64 NT$ | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (368 NT$) | 628 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.70 (47 NT$) | 59 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.51 (42 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,870 (52,289 NT$) | 44,886 NT$ | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,355 (37,885 NT$) | 32,644 NT$ | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $187 (5,237 NT$) | 4,526 NT$ | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,136 (31,773 NT$) | 27,496 NT$ | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $792 (22,159 NT$) | 18,127 NT$ | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (2,856 NT$) | 1,956 NT$ | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (1,423 NT$) | 735 NT$ | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $297 (8,309 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 (3,824 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (266 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (467 NT$) | 383 NT$ | + 22% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (1,216 NT$) | 2,299 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (1,477 NT$) | 1,189 NT$ | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (2,444 NT$) | 3,201 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (3,713 NT$) | 3,531 NT$ | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,900 (612,411 NT$) | 882,100 NT$ | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.50 (14 NT$) | 36 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (991 NT$) | 1,326 NT$ | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (625 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 147% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.16 (144 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (385 NT$) | 240 NT$ | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (3,374 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 242% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (173 NT$) | 327 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.90 (81 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.91 (137 NT$) | 224 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.74 (77 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.39 (39 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (525 NT$) | 679 NT$ | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (1,165 NT$) | 1,262 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (636 NT$) | 631 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $204 (5,696 NT$) | 3,811 NT$ | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (1,914 NT$) | 2,054 NT$ | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (278 NT$) | 382 NT$ | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (138 NT$) | 144 NT$ | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.02 (140 NT$) | 174 NT$ | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $384 (10,742 NT$) | 13,389 NT$ | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (3.32 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (1,692 NT$) | 1,614 NT$ | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (193 NT$) | 130 NT$ | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 592 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Taipei (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 137,000 NT$ in Taipei you would need to make just about 131,780 NT$ ($4,712) in San Antonio, Texas.
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