Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 21% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Taiwan | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 192 NT$ (SGD $8) | SGD $14 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 141 NT$ (SGD $6) | SGD $10 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 131 NT$ (SGD $5.73) | SGD $7 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (SGD $4.13) | SGD $3.82 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 118 NT$ (SGD $5.18) | SGD $4.82 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 115 NT$ (SGD $5.04) | SGD $4.05 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 238 NT$ (SGD $10) | SGD $12 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 134 NT$ (SGD $5.87) | SGD $5.20 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 97 NT$ (SGD $4.24) | SGD $3.39 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (SGD $2.14) | SGD $5.65 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 454 NT$ (SGD $20) | SGD $32 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 57 NT$ (SGD $2.51) | SGD $3.57 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 56 NT$ (SGD $2.47) | SGD $2.64 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 74% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Taiwan | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,530 NT$ (SGD $1,954) | SGD $8,351 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,545 NT$ (SGD $1,252) | SGD $5,295 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,518 NT$ (SGD $67) | SGD $268 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,415 NT$ (SGD $852) | SGD $4,764 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,406 NT$ (SGD $544) | SGD $3,381 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 601 NT$ (SGD $26) | SGD $181 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 773 NT$ (SGD $34) | SGD $45 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,757 NT$ (SGD $647) | SGD $746 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 NT$ (SGD $72) | SGD $189 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (SGD $4.34) | SGD $14 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 572 NT$ (SGD $25) | SGD $21 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 17% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Taiwan | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,350 NT$ (SGD $103) | SGD $105 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 972 NT$ (SGD $43) | SGD $58 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,705 NT$ (SGD $119) | SGD $149 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,514 NT$ (SGD $154) | SGD $157 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 64% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Taiwan | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 874,225 NT$ (SGD $38,356) | SGD $155,906 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (SGD $1.37) | SGD $3.06 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 NT$ (SGD $57) | SGD $137 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 30% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Taiwan | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 244 NT$ (SGD $11) | SGD $13 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 244 NT$ (SGD $11) | SGD $38 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (SGD $31) | SGD $65 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 199 NT$ (SGD $9) | SGD $13 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (SGD $8) | SGD $5.88 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (SGD $13) | SGD $19 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ (SGD $4.39) | SGD $3.73 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (SGD $3.03) | SGD $5.22 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (SGD $35) | SGD $58 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 52% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Taiwan | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (SGD $22) | SGD $80 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (SGD $28) | SGD $29 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (SGD $263) | SGD $278 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (SGD $55) | SGD $115 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (SGD $18) | SGD $25 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (SGD $4.58) | SGD $6 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (SGD $3.23) | SGD $11 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,999 NT$ (SGD $175) | SGD $922 | - 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (SGD $0.22) | SGD $0.20 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (SGD $52) | SGD $163 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 129 NT$ (SGD $5.65) | SGD $15 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 59% cheaper than in Singapore
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