Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 63% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Taiwan | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 192 NT$ (S/. 23) | S/. 24 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 142 NT$ (S/. 17) | S/. 19 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 134 NT$ (S/. 16) | S/. 8 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (S/. 11) | S/. 4.92 | + 129% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 NT$ (S/. 15) | S/. 9 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 115 NT$ (S/. 14) | S/. 3.45 | + 300% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 244 NT$ (S/. 29) | S/. 12 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 136 NT$ (S/. 16) | S/. 4.40 | + 271% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 NT$ (S/. 11) | S/. 3.06 | + 263% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (S/. 5.85) | S/. 6 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 454 NT$ (S/. 54) | S/. 33 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 53 NT$ (S/. 6) | S/. 8 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 NT$ (S/. 7) | S/. 2.06 | + 243% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 49% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Taiwan | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,530 NT$ (S/. 5,347) | S/. 3,121 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,734 NT$ (S/. 3,570) | S/. 1,633 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,421 NT$ (S/. 171) | S/. 236 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,075 NT$ (S/. 2,410) | S/. 1,800 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,077 NT$ (S/. 1,570) | S/. 1,086 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 639 NT$ (S/. 77) | S/. 170 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 768 NT$ (S/. 92) | S/. 75 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,757 NT$ (S/. 1,772) | S/. 1,272 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 NT$ (S/. 198) | S/. 414 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (S/. 12) | S/. 33 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 572 NT$ (S/. 69) | S/. 22 | + 214% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 40% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Taiwan | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,350 NT$ (S/. 282) | S/. 166 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 972 NT$ (S/. 117) | S/. 95 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,705 NT$ (S/. 325) | S/. 257 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,514 NT$ (S/. 422) | S/. 238 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 22% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Taiwan | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 874,225 NT$ (S/. 104,973) | S/. 61,859 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (S/. 3.74) | S/. 5.23 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,309 NT$ (S/. 157) | S/. 123 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 53% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Taiwan | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 244 NT$ (S/. 29) | S/. 15 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 244 NT$ (S/. 29) | S/. 12 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (S/. 84) | S/. 119 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 199 NT$ (S/. 24) | S/. 27 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 NT$ (S/. 21) | S/. 15 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (S/. 35) | S/. 17 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 NT$ (S/. 8) | S/. 5.20 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (S/. 8) | S/. 5.91 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (S/. 96) | S/. 37 | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 14% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Taiwan | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (S/. 60) | S/. 52 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (S/. 77) | S/. 31 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (S/. 720) | S/. 121 | + 494% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (S/. 149) | S/. 116 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (S/. 48) | S/. 35 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (S/. 13) | S/. 14 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (S/. 9) | S/. 9 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,403 NT$ (S/. 1,129) | S/. 2,007 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (S/. 0.61) | S/. 0.57 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (S/. 143) | S/. 138 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 129 NT$ (S/. 15) | S/. 17 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,765 prices entered by 360 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 38% more expensive than in Peru
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