Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 19% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Taiwan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 192 NT$ (HK$49) | HK$87 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 142 NT$ (HK$36) | HK$46 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 134 NT$ (HK$34) | HK$43 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (HK$24) | HK$22 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 NT$ (HK$31) | HK$32 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 115 NT$ (HK$29) | HK$28 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 244 NT$ (HK$62) | HK$93 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 136 NT$ (HK$35) | HK$32 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 NT$ (HK$24) | HK$24 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (HK$12) | HK$14 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 454 NT$ (HK$116) | HK$151 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 53 NT$ (HK$14) | HK$20 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 NT$ (HK$15) | HK$21 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 72% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Taiwan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,530 NT$ (HK$11,364) | HK$47,547 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,734 NT$ (HK$7,588) | HK$30,601 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,421 NT$ (HK$363) | HK$1,595 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,075 NT$ (HK$5,123) | HK$27,035 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,077 NT$ (HK$3,337) | HK$15,335 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 639 NT$ (HK$163) | HK$481 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 768 NT$ (HK$196) | HK$152 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,757 NT$ (HK$3,766) | HK$5,571 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 NT$ (HK$421) | HK$1,720 | - 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (HK$25) | HK$86 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 572 NT$ (HK$146) | HK$95 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Taiwan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,350 NT$ (HK$600) | HK$411 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 972 NT$ (HK$248) | HK$364 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,705 NT$ (HK$690) | HK$441 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,514 NT$ (HK$897) | HK$500 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 38% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Taiwan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 874,225 NT$ (HK$223,096) | HK$343,002 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (HK$8) | HK$22 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,309 NT$ (HK$334) | HK$488 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 28% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Taiwan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 244 NT$ (HK$62) | HK$48 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 244 NT$ (HK$62) | HK$40 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (HK$178) | HK$300 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 199 NT$ (HK$51) | HK$66 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 NT$ (HK$45) | HK$34 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (HK$74) | HK$30 | + 146% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 NT$ (HK$16) | HK$15 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (HK$18) | HK$25 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (HK$204) | HK$91 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 42% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Taiwan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (HK$128) | HK$251 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (HK$164) | HK$219 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (HK$1,531) | HK$450 | + 240% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (HK$317) | HK$843 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (HK$103) | HK$145 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (HK$27) | HK$46 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (HK$19) | HK$51 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,403 NT$ (HK$2,399) | HK$3,000 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (HK$1.29) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (HK$304) | HK$861 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 129 NT$ (HK$33) | HK$71 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 590 prices entered by 125 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 48% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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