Cost of living in San Diego, California, United States vs Taipei, Taiwan
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is about the same as in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (451 NT$) | 194 NT$ | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (248 NT$) | 152 NT$ | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.31 (121 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (25 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.57 (100 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (112 NT$) | 147 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (190 NT$) | 465 NT$ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.15 (88 NT$) | 155 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (37 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (71 NT$) | 64 NT$ | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (306 NT$) | 628 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (56 NT$) | 59 NT$ | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (60 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,312 (92,611 NT$) | 44,886 NT$ | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,142 (59,888 NT$) | 32,644 NT$ | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (4,674 NT$) | 4,526 NT$ | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,359 (65,958 NT$) | 27,496 NT$ | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,599 (44,704 NT$) | 18,127 NT$ | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (3,027 NT$) | 1,956 NT$ | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 (1,983 NT$) | 735 NT$ | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $321 (8,990 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (3,489 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (305 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (671 NT$) | 383 NT$ | + 75% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (1,450 NT$) | 2,299 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (1,091 NT$) | 1,189 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (2,559 NT$) | 3,201 NT$ | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (3,344 NT$) | 3,531 NT$ | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,457 (655,966 NT$) | 882,100 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (24 NT$) | 36 NT$ | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $72 (2,026 NT$) | 1,326 NT$ | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (444 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (193 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (462 NT$) | 240 NT$ | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (2,937 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (221 NT$) | 327 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (97 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (171 NT$) | 224 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.74 (105 NT$) | 84 NT$ | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.54 (43 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (661 NT$) | 679 NT$ | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (1,268 NT$) | 1,262 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (800 NT$) | 631 NT$ | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $279 (7,798 NT$) | 3,811 NT$ | + 105% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (2,598 NT$) | 2,054 NT$ | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (392 NT$) | 382 NT$ | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (138 NT$) | 144 NT$ | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (233 NT$) | 174 NT$ | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $393 (10,984 NT$) | 13,389 NT$ | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (16 NT$) | 7 NT$ | + 129% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (1,517 NT$) | 1,614 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (263 NT$) | 130 NT$ | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 814 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan)
For example, you would need at least 191,353 NT$ ($6,843) in San Diego, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 139,000 NT$ in Taipei.
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