Cost of living in United States compared to Taiwan
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| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 50% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| United States | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (575 NT$) | 192 NT$ | + 199% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (306 NT$) | 142 NT$ | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.95 (183 NT$) | 134 NT$ | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (34 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.92 (151 NT$) | 121 NT$ | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.81 (148 NT$) | 115 NT$ | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (215 NT$) | 244 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.70 (144 NT$) | 136 NT$ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.55 (78 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.06 (94 NT$) | 49 NT$ | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (484 NT$) | 454 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.74 (84 NT$) | 53 NT$ | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.08 (95 NT$) | 59 NT$ | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in United States is 150% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| United States | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,012 (92,438 NT$) | 44,530 NT$ | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,224 (68,254 NT$) | 29,734 NT$ | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $219 (6,734 NT$) | 1,421 NT$ | + 374% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,967 (60,378 NT$) | 20,075 NT$ | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,475 (45,284 NT$) | 13,077 NT$ | + 246% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $147 (4,517 NT$) | 639 NT$ | + 607% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (1,957 NT$) | 768 NT$ | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $284 (8,730 NT$) | 14,757 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (4,062 NT$) | 1,650 NT$ | + 146% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (413 NT$) | 99 NT$ | + 318% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (935 NT$) | 572 NT$ | + 63% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 11% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| United States | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (1,671 NT$) | 2,350 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (1,365 NT$) | 972 NT$ | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (2,856 NT$) | 2,705 NT$ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (3,677 NT$) | 3,514 NT$ | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 49% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| United States | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,658 (848,914 NT$) | 874,225 NT$ | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (32 NT$) | 31 NT$ | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (2,538 NT$) | 1,309 NT$ | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 58% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| United States | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (246 NT$) | 244 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (625 NT$) | 244 NT$ | + 156% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $137 (4,208 NT$) | 699 NT$ | + 502% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (253 NT$) | 199 NT$ | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.91 (151 NT$) | 177 NT$ | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (190 NT$) | 289 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.81 (148 NT$) | 63 NT$ | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.19 (67 NT$) | 69 NT$ | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (838 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 71% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| United States | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (1,693 NT$) | 500 NT$ | + 239% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (863 NT$) | 644 NT$ | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $196 (6,024 NT$) | 6,000 NT$ | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $88 (2,708 NT$) | 1,243 NT$ | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (424 NT$) | 402 NT$ | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.21 (160 NT$) | 104 NT$ | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (195 NT$) | 74 NT$ | + 164% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $578 (17,754 NT$) | 9,403 NT$ | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (6 NT$) | 5.05 NT$ | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (1,797 NT$) | 1,192 NT$ | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (313 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 143% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,204 prices entered by 2,851 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 76% more expensive than in Taiwan
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