Cost of living in United States compared to Taiwan
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is about the same as in Taiwan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (434 NT$) | 189 NT$ | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (234 NT$) | 142 NT$ | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.32 (127 NT$) | 147 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (26 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.98 (88 NT$) | 111 NT$ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (118 NT$) | 171 NT$ | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (184 NT$) | 314 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (100 NT$) | 186 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.78 (53 NT$) | 178 NT$ | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.14 (92 NT$) | 64 NT$ | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (425 NT$) | 524 NT$ | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (57 NT$) | 71 NT$ | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.03 (60 NT$) | 37 NT$ | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in United States is 60% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,267 (66,784 NT$) | 36,975 NT$ | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,623 (47,809 NT$) | 24,805 NT$ | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (5,189 NT$) | 4,642 NT$ | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,605 (47,301 NT$) | 27,227 NT$ | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,152 (33,949 NT$) | 17,055 NT$ | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $107 (3,159 NT$) | 2,324 NT$ | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (1,411 NT$) | 1,038 NT$ | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (8,800 NT$) | 16,501 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (3,438 NT$) | 5,162 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (313 NT$) | 286 NT$ | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (645 NT$) | 423 NT$ | + 52% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 12% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (1,432 NT$) | 2,259 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (1,331 NT$) | 1,408 NT$ | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (2,535 NT$) | 2,784 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (3,281 NT$) | 3,361 NT$ | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 6% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,140 (681,797 NT$) | 912,103 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (22 NT$) | 35 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (2,357 NT$) | 1,734 NT$ | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is about the same as in Taiwan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (212 NT$) | 319 NT$ | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (597 NT$) | 313 NT$ | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (3,220 NT$) | 986 NT$ | + 226% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (195 NT$) | 318 NT$ | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.60 (106 NT$) | 286 NT$ | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.20 (153 NT$) | 259 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (107 NT$) | 84 NT$ | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (55 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (633 NT$) | 437 NT$ | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is about the same as in Taiwan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (1,323 NT$) | 1,129 NT$ | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (723 NT$) | 641 NT$ | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $220 (6,489 NT$) | 3,360 NT$ | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (2,213 NT$) | 1,591 NT$ | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (353 NT$) | 463 NT$ | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (142 NT$) | 115 NT$ | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.79 (171 NT$) | 133 NT$ | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $392 (11,546 NT$) | 13,908 NT$ | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (7 NT$) | 11 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (1,534 NT$) | 1,427 NT$ | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (238 NT$) | 142 NT$ | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 41,771 prices entered by 5,394 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 18% more expensive than in Taiwan
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