Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 38% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Taiwan | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 192 NT$ (218 ฿) | 111 ฿ | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 142 NT$ (162 ฿) | 215 ฿ | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 134 NT$ (152 ฿) | 56 ฿ | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (106 ฿) | 60 ฿ | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 NT$ (137 ฿) | 87 ฿ | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 115 NT$ (130 ฿) | 52 ฿ | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 244 NT$ (277 ฿) | 294 ฿ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 136 NT$ (154 ฿) | 99 ฿ | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 NT$ (105 ฿) | 54 ฿ | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (55 ฿) | 56 ฿ | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 454 NT$ (515 ฿) | 716 ฿ | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 53 NT$ (61 ฿) | 42 ฿ | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 NT$ (67 ฿) | 59 ฿ | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is about the same as in Thailand | ||||
| Taiwan | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,530 NT$ (50,521 ฿) | 63,174 ฿ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,734 NT$ (33,734 ฿) | 30,968 ฿ | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,421 NT$ (1,612 ฿) | 2,119 ฿ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,075 NT$ (22,775 ฿) | 22,219 ฿ | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,077 NT$ (14,836 ฿) | 10,371 ฿ | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 639 NT$ (724 ฿) | 1,600 ฿ | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 768 NT$ (871 ฿) | 535 ฿ | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,757 NT$ (16,742 ฿) | 10,707 ฿ | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 NT$ (1,872 ฿) | 2,396 ฿ | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (112 ฿) | 206 ฿ | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 572 NT$ (649 ฿) | 285 ฿ | + 128% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is about the same as in Thailand | ||||
| Taiwan | Thailand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,350 NT$ (2,666 ฿) | 1,983 ฿ | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 972 NT$ (1,103 ฿) | 1,259 ฿ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,705 NT$ (3,068 ฿) | 2,982 ฿ | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,514 NT$ (3,987 ฿) | 3,336 ฿ | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 5% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Taiwan | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 874,225 NT$ (991,828 ฿) | 1,018,180 ฿ | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (35 ฿) | 41 ฿ | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,309 NT$ (1,485 ฿) | 1,292 ฿ | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 83% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Taiwan | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 244 NT$ (277 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 334% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 244 NT$ (277 ฿) | 158 ฿ | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (793 ฿) | 889 ฿ | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 199 NT$ (226 ฿) | 151 ฿ | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 NT$ (201 ฿) | 106 ฿ | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (328 ฿) | 140 ฿ | + 135% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 NT$ (71 ฿) | 60 ฿ | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (78 ฿) | 71 ฿ | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (908 ฿) | 221 ฿ | + 311% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 5% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Taiwan | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (567 ฿) | 730 ฿ | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (731 ฿) | 538 ฿ | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (6,807 ฿) | 2,508 ฿ | + 171% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (1,410 ฿) | 1,060 ฿ | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (456 ฿) | 275 ฿ | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (119 ฿) | 81 ฿ | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (84 ฿) | 83 ฿ | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,403 NT$ (10,668 ฿) | 29,575 ฿ | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (5.73 ฿) | 1.57 ฿ | + 266% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (1,353 ฿) | 1,942 ฿ | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 129 NT$ (146 ฿) | 151 ฿ | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.135
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 942 prices entered by 115 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 14% more expensive than in Thailand
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