Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 31% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Taiwan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 196 NT$ (27 zł) | 41 zł | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 147 NT$ (20 zł) | 30 zł | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 128 NT$ (17 zł) | 14 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (13 zł) | 4.15 zł | + 212% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 NT$ (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 NT$ (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 230 NT$ (32 zł) | 19 zł | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 NT$ (18 zł) | 3.74 zł | + 385% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 95 NT$ (13 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 234% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (7 zł) | 4.17 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 436 NT$ (60 zł) | 33 zł | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 61 NT$ (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 55 NT$ (7 zł) | 3.92 zł | + 90% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 12% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Taiwan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 46,160 NT$ (6,320 zł) | 6,456 zł | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,930 NT$ (3,961 zł) | 4,668 zł | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,512 NT$ (207 zł) | 1,066 zł | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,869 NT$ (2,584 zł) | 3,817 zł | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,302 NT$ (1,821 zł) | 2,793 zł | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,598 NT$ (767 zł) | 374 zł | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 753 NT$ (103 zł) | 54 zł | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,757 NT$ (2,021 zł) | 1,718 zł | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 NT$ (226 zł) | 456 zł | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (14 zł) | 36 zł | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 572 NT$ (78 zł) | 50 zł | + 56% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Taiwan | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,350 NT$ (322 zł) | 307 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 972 NT$ (133 zł) | 146 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,745 NT$ (239 zł) | 337 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,514 NT$ (481 zł) | 380 zł | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 16% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Taiwan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 917,519 NT$ (125,628 zł) | 117,106 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (4.25 zł) | 7 zł | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 NT$ (177 zł) | 110 zł | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 52% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Taiwan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 244 NT$ (33 zł) | 17 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 244 NT$ (33 zł) | 31 zł | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (96 zł) | 164 zł | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 199 NT$ (27 zł) | 22 zł | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (25 zł) | 14 zł | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (40 zł) | 14 zł | + 189% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (110 zł) | 49 zł | + 125% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Taiwan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (68 zł) | 101 zł | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (88 zł) | 59 zł | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (822 zł) | 252 zł | + 226% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (170 zł) | 192 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (55 zł) | 28 zł | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (14 zł) | 14 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,016 NT$ (1,098 zł) | 2,897 zł | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (0.69 zł) | 0.47 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (163 zł) | 152 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 128 NT$ (18 zł) | 18 zł | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 10% more expensive than in Poland
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