Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Netherlands
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 21% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Taiwan | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 196 NT$ (€5.73) | €15 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 147 NT$ (€4.32) | €10 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 128 NT$ (€3.74) | €5.54 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (€2.77) | €1.31 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 NT$ (€3.56) | €4.59 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 NT$ (€3.25) | €3.11 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 230 NT$ (€7) | €7 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 NT$ (€3.88) | €2.24 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 95 NT$ (€2.77) | €1.60 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (€1.42) | €1.43 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 436 NT$ (€13) | €6 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 61 NT$ (€1.77) | €3.21 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 55 NT$ (€1.60) | €1.52 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 47% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Taiwan | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 46,160 NT$ (€1,352) | €1,955 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,930 NT$ (€847) | €1,637 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,512 NT$ (€44) | €258 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,869 NT$ (€553) | €1,398 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,302 NT$ (€390) | €1,114 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,598 NT$ (€164) | €153 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 753 NT$ (€22) | €40 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,757 NT$ (€432) | €323 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 NT$ (€48) | €152 | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (€2.90) | €13 | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 572 NT$ (€17) | €19 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 7% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Taiwan | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,350 NT$ (€69) | €71 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 972 NT$ (€28) | €30 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,745 NT$ (€51) | €79 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,514 NT$ (€103) | €95 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 46% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Taiwan | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 917,519 NT$ (€26,877) | €31,745 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (€0.91) | €1.93 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 NT$ (€38) | €84 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Taiwan | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 244 NT$ (€7) | €3.59 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 244 NT$ (€7) | €12 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (€20) | €46 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 199 NT$ (€5.83) | €4.68 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (€5.37) | €5.07 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (€8) | €5.20 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ (€2.93) | €2.21 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (€2.03) | €3.04 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (€23) | €24 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 33% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Taiwan | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (€15) | €50 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (€19) | €24 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (€176) | €107 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (€36) | €68 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (€12) | €14 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (€3.06) | €3.03 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (€2.16) | €5.40 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,016 NT$ (€235) | €583 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (€0.15) | €0.08 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (€35) | €34 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 128 NT$ (€3.76) | €8 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 36% cheaper than in Netherlands
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