Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Taiwan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 192 NT$ (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 262 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 141 NT$ (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 148 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 131 NT$ (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 67 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 26 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 118 NT$ (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 45 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 115 NT$ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 26 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 238 NT$ (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 85 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 134 NT$ (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 48 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 97 NT$ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 32 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 28 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 454 NT$ (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 258 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 57 NT$ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 34 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 56 NT$ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 24 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Taiwan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,530 NT$ (Mex$ 25,151) | Mex$ 19,948 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,545 NT$ (Mex$ 16,122) | Mex$ 10,410 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,518 NT$ (Mex$ 857) | Mex$ 1,053 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,415 NT$ (Mex$ 10,966) | Mex$ 12,585 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,406 NT$ (Mex$ 7,007) | Mex$ 6,593 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 601 NT$ (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 723 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 773 NT$ (Mex$ 437) | Mex$ 401 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,757 NT$ (Mex$ 8,335) | Mex$ 6,602 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 NT$ (Mex$ 932) | Mex$ 2,560 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 114 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 572 NT$ (Mex$ 323) | Mex$ 127 | + 155% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Taiwan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,350 NT$ (Mex$ 1,327) | Mex$ 970 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 972 NT$ (Mex$ 549) | Mex$ 756 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,705 NT$ (Mex$ 1,528) | Mex$ 1,688 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,514 NT$ (Mex$ 1,985) | Mex$ 1,278 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 16% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Taiwan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 874,225 NT$ (Mex$ 493,772) | Mex$ 384,370 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 23 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 NT$ (Mex$ 730) | Mex$ 574 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 38% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Taiwan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 244 NT$ (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 89 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 244 NT$ (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 198 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (Mex$ 395) | Mex$ 598 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 199 NT$ (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 74 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 60 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 68 | + 139% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 36 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 35 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (Mex$ 452) | Mex$ 237 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Taiwan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (Mex$ 282) | Mex$ 358 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (Mex$ 364) | Mex$ 156 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (Mex$ 3,389) | Mex$ 723 | + 369% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (Mex$ 702) | Mex$ 768 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 161 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 79 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 46 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,999 NT$ (Mex$ 2,259) | Mex$ 10,723 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (Mex$ 2.85) | Mex$ 2.24 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (Mex$ 673) | Mex$ 882 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 129 NT$ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 78 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,047 prices entered by 989 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 9% more expensive than in Mexico
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