Cost of living in Taiwan compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 20% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Taiwan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 192 NT$ (NZ$10) | NZ$21 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 142 NT$ (NZ$8) | NZ$15 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 134 NT$ (NZ$7) | NZ$9 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (NZ$5.02) | NZ$2.57 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 NT$ (NZ$6) | NZ$10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 115 NT$ (NZ$6) | NZ$9 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 244 NT$ (NZ$13) | NZ$9 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 136 NT$ (NZ$7) | NZ$4.99 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 NT$ (NZ$4.95) | NZ$3.66 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (NZ$2.60) | NZ$5.03 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 454 NT$ (NZ$24) | NZ$20 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 53 NT$ (NZ$2.86) | NZ$3.96 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 NT$ (NZ$3.15) | NZ$2.55 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 48% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Taiwan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,530 NT$ (NZ$2,382) | NZ$3,730 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,734 NT$ (NZ$1,591) | NZ$2,979 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,421 NT$ (NZ$76) | NZ$228 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,075 NT$ (NZ$1,074) | NZ$2,541 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,077 NT$ (NZ$700) | NZ$2,021 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 639 NT$ (NZ$34) | NZ$142 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 768 NT$ (NZ$41) | NZ$82 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,757 NT$ (NZ$789) | NZ$737 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 NT$ (NZ$88) | NZ$273 | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (NZ$5.30) | NZ$14 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 572 NT$ (NZ$31) | NZ$30 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 24% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Taiwan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,350 NT$ (NZ$126) | NZ$118 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 972 NT$ (NZ$52) | NZ$86 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,705 NT$ (NZ$145) | NZ$172 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,514 NT$ (NZ$188) | NZ$213 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 29% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Taiwan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 874,225 NT$ (NZ$46,770) | NZ$37,057 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (NZ$1.67) | NZ$2.74 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,309 NT$ (NZ$70) | NZ$121 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 19% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Taiwan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 244 NT$ (NZ$13) | NZ$15 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 244 NT$ (NZ$13) | NZ$5.87 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (NZ$37) | NZ$68 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 199 NT$ (NZ$11) | NZ$8 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 NT$ (NZ$9) | NZ$6 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (NZ$15) | NZ$8 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 NT$ (NZ$3.35) | NZ$3.41 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (NZ$3.70) | NZ$4.45 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (NZ$43) | NZ$39 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 42% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Taiwan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (NZ$27) | NZ$69 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (NZ$34) | NZ$38 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (NZ$321) | NZ$149 | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (NZ$66) | NZ$126 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (NZ$22) | NZ$19 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (NZ$5.59) | NZ$5.74 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (NZ$3.94) | NZ$11 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,403 NT$ (NZ$503) | NZ$1,174 | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (NZ$0.27) | NZ$0.44 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (NZ$64) | NZ$69 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 129 NT$ (NZ$7) | NZ$38 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,247 prices entered by 134 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 33% cheaper than in New Zealand
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