Cost of Living & Prices:
Germany vs. Taiwan
Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.
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Grocery
Germany vs. Taiwan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.15 times less for grocery shopping in Germany than in Taiwan.
Apples (1kg)
One kilogram of apples costs 2.76 USD in Germany and 4.18 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 34% lower in Germany.
Banana (1kg)
1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.84 USD in Germany and 2.12 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Germany.
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 15.3 USD in Germany and 17.1 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Germany.
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.18 USD in Germany and 13.85 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Germany.
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.53 USD in Germany and 8.7 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Taiwan.
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.6 USD in Germany and 4 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Taiwan.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.14 USD in Germany and 1.5 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 24% lower in Germany.
Eggs (regular) (12)
You will pay 3.01 USD for 12 eggs in Germany and 3.06 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in Germany.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.6 USD in Germany and 2.43 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Germany.
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre
Lettuce (1 head)
One head of lettuce costs 1.51 USD in Germany and 1.64 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Germany.
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.81 USD in Germany and 1.86 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Germany.
Local Cheese (1kg)
One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.01 USD in Germany and 15.83 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Germany.
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
One liter of milk costs 1.26 USD in Germany and 2.91 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Germany.
Onion (1kg)
One kilogram of onions costs 1.55 USD in Germany and 2.45 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in Germany.
Oranges (1kg)
One kilogram of oranges costs 2.61 USD in Germany and 2.68 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in Germany.
Potato (1kg)
One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.96 USD in Germany and 2.72 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Germany.
Rice (white), (1kg)
One kilogram of white rice costs 2.55 USD in Germany and 2.85 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Germany.
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre
Tomato (1kg)
One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.28 USD in Germany and 3.32 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Germany.
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.72 USD in Germany and 1.05 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Germany.
Restaurant
Germany vs. Taiwan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.86 times more for meals in restaurants in Germany than in Taiwan.
Cappuccino (regular)
For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.54 USD in Germany and 3.05 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Taiwan.
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.73 USD in Germany and 1 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Taiwan.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.3 USD in Germany and 2 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Taiwan.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.3 USD in Germany and 2.46 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in Taiwan.
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.9 USD in Germany and 4.62 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Taiwan.
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 64.52 USD in Germany and 36.94 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Taiwan.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12.9 USD in Germany and 5.54 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Taiwan.
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.17 USD in Germany and 0.63 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 71% lower in Taiwan.
Fuel
Germany vs. Taiwan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.15 times more for fuel in Germany than in Taiwan.
Diesel 1L
A liter of diesel costs 1.9 USD in Germany and 0.86 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Taiwan.
Gasoline 1L
A liter of gasoline costs 1.89 USD in Germany and 0.97 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Taiwan.
LPG 1L
A liter of autogas costs 1.13 USD in Germany and 0.46 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Taiwan.
Transportation
Germany vs. Taiwan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.61 times more for transportation in Germany than in Taiwan.
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 91.4 USD in Germany and 39.4 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Taiwan.
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.23 USD in Germany and 0.77 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Taiwan.
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.48 USD in Germany and 9.23 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 74% lower in Taiwan.
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.26 USD in Germany and 0.77 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Taiwan.
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.62 USD in Germany and 2.31 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 50% lower in Taiwan.
Sports & entertainment
Germany vs. Taiwan - costs related to entertainment and sports.
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 12.9 USD in Germany and 9.7 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Taiwan.
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 41.48 USD in Germany and 37.38 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Taiwan.
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 21.08 USD in Germany and 14.07 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Taiwan.
Flats for rent
Germany vs. Taiwan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.95 times more for renting an apartment in Germany than in Taiwan.
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1377 USD in Germany and 623.65 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Taiwan.
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre
For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 977.24 USD in Germany and 404.2 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Taiwan.
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2473 USD in Germany and 1384 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 44% lower in Taiwan.
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre
For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1721 USD in Germany and 946.47 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 45% lower in Taiwan.
Flats for sale
Germany vs. Taiwan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.41 times less for buying an apartment in Germany than in Taiwan.
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre
For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 8724 USD in Germany and 13708 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Germany.
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre
For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5949 USD in Germany and 7034 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Germany.
Salary
Germany vs. Taiwan - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 1.87 times higher than in Taiwan.
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
The average monthly salary after taxes is 3227 USD in Germany and 1730 USD in Taiwan. The average salary is 46.4% lower in Taiwan.
Hotels
Germany vs. Taiwan - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Jul 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Jul 2024) • Germany: 20 cities, 936 hotels • Taiwan: 20 cities, 1685 hotels