Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Kuwait
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 9% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Taiwan | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 196 NT$ (Dinar 1.878) | Dinar 5.024 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 147 NT$ (Dinar 1.416) | Dinar 1.980 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 128 NT$ (Dinar 1.225) | Dinar 1.805 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (Dinar 0.907) | Dinar 0.743 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 NT$ (Dinar 1.167) | Dinar 1.016 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 NT$ (Dinar 1.066) | Dinar 0.592 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 230 NT$ (Dinar 2.212) | Dinar 2.236 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 NT$ (Dinar 1.274) | Dinar 1.109 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 95 NT$ (Dinar 0.909) | Dinar 0.457 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (Dinar 0.467) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 436 NT$ (Dinar 4.183) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 61 NT$ (Dinar 0.581) | Dinar 0.392 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 55 NT$ (Dinar 0.524) | Dinar 0.158 | + 232% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 56% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Taiwan | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 46,160 NT$ (Dinar 443) | Dinar 681 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,930 NT$ (Dinar 278) | Dinar 422 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,512 NT$ (Dinar 15) | Dinar 306 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,869 NT$ (Dinar 181) | Dinar 399 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,302 NT$ (Dinar 128) | Dinar 344 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,598 NT$ (Dinar 54) | Dinar 284 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 753 NT$ (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,757 NT$ (Dinar 142) | Dinar 82 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 NT$ (Dinar 16) | Dinar 24 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (Dinar 0.951) | Dinar 3.580 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 572 NT$ (Dinar 5.498) | Dinar 2.897 | + 90% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 38% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Taiwan | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,350 NT$ (Dinar 23) | Dinar 20 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 972 NT$ (Dinar 9) | Dinar 23 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,745 NT$ (Dinar 17) | Dinar 29 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,514 NT$ (Dinar 34) | Dinar 28 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 15% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Taiwan | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 917,519 NT$ (Dinar 8,812) | Dinar 12,421 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (Dinar 0.298) | Dinar 0.144 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 NT$ (Dinar 12) | Dinar 15 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 26% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Taiwan | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 244 NT$ (Dinar 2.346) | Dinar 1.873 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 244 NT$ (Dinar 2.346) | Dinar 4.032 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (Dinar 7) | Dinar 29 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 199 NT$ (Dinar 1.911) | Dinar 2.011 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (Dinar 1.760) | Dinar 2.742 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (Dinar 2.776) | Dinar 2.532 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ (Dinar 0.960) | Dinar 0.607 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (Dinar 0.664) | Dinar 0.520 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (Dinar 8) | Dinar 4.865 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 40% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Taiwan | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (Dinar 4.802) | Dinar 18 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (Dinar 6) | Dinar 7 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (Dinar 58) | Dinar 20 | + 190% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (Dinar 12) | Dinar 31 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (Dinar 3.862) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (Dinar 1.003) | Dinar 1.886 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (Dinar 0.708) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,016 NT$ (Dinar 77) | Dinar 135 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (Dinar 0.048) | Dinar 0.041 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (Dinar 11) | Dinar 27 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 128 NT$ (Dinar 1.233) | Dinar 1.026 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 558 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 35% cheaper than in Kuwait
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