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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom 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

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United Kingdom vs. Taiwan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.04 times less for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Taiwan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 12.1 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 19 PLN (5.25 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.10 PLN
19.00 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.05 PLN (3.06 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.00 PLN
11.05 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 50.39 PLN (13.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 72.55 PLN (20.06 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

50.39 PLN
72.55 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 41.3 PLN (11.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 55.21 PLN (15.26 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

41.30 PLN
55.21 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.1 PLN (8.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 35.93 PLN (9.93 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

31.10 PLN
35.93 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 82.61 PLN (22.84 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.72 PLN (4.07 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Taiwan.

82.61 PLN
14.72 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.61 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.47 PLN (1.79 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Taiwan.

11.61 PLN
6.47 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.69 PLN (4.89 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 10.1 PLN (2.79 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Taiwan.

17.69 PLN
10.10 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.48 PLN (4 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.12 PLN (2.24 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Taiwan.

14.48 PLN
8.12 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

107.11 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.91 PLN (1.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.15 PLN (1.98 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.91 PLN
7.15 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.97 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.07 PLN (1.96 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Taiwan.

7.97 PLN
7.07 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 38.68 PLN (10.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 72.68 PLN (20.09 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

38.68 PLN
72.68 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.32 PLN (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.77 PLN (3.25 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.32 PLN
11.77 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.51 PLN (1.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.06 PLN (2.23 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.51 PLN
8.06 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.18 PLN (3.09 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.59 PLN (2.93 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Taiwan.

11.18 PLN
10.59 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.83 PLN (1.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.58 PLN (2.92 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.83 PLN
10.58 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.04 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.41 PLN (3.16 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.04 PLN
11.41 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

69.56 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 13.07 PLN (3.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.44 PLN (4.27 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.07 PLN
15.44 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.85 PLN (1.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.88 PLN (1.35 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Taiwan.

6.85 PLN
4.88 PLN

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Taiwan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.56 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Taiwan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 18.61 PLN (5.14 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.17 PLN (3.92 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in Taiwan.

18.61 PLN
14.17 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.2 PLN (2.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.38 PLN (1.21 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Taiwan.

10.20 PLN
4.38 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.44 PLN (8.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.27 PLN (3.39 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 61% lower in Taiwan.

31.44 PLN
12.27 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 28.72 PLN (7.94 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.56 PLN (4.58 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Taiwan.

28.72 PLN
16.56 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 38.87 PLN (10.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 20.74 PLN (5.73 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Taiwan.

38.87 PLN
20.74 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 388.73 PLN (107.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 147.23 PLN (40.7 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Taiwan.

388.73 PLN
147.23 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 97.18 PLN (26.87 USD) in the United Kingdom and 24.54 PLN (6.78 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Taiwan.

97.18 PLN
24.54 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.41 PLN (1.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.8 PLN (0.77 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Taiwan.

6.41 PLN
2.80 PLN

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Taiwan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.13 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Taiwan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.97 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.2 PLN (0.88 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Taiwan.

6.97 PLN
3.20 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.61 PLN (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.53 PLN (0.98 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Taiwan.

6.61 PLN
3.53 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.62 PLN (1.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.8 PLN (0.5 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 61% lower in Taiwan.

4.62 PLN
1.80 PLN

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Taiwan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.47 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Taiwan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 904.24 PLN (249.97 USD) in the United Kingdom and 147.23 PLN (40.7 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Taiwan.

904.24 PLN
147.23 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 14.58 PLN (4.03 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.07 PLN (0.85 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Taiwan.

14.58 PLN
3.07 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 145.77 PLN (40.3 USD) in the United Kingdom and 36.81 PLN (10.18 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Taiwan.

145.77 PLN
36.81 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.15 PLN (3.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.07 PLN (0.85 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Taiwan.

12.15 PLN
3.07 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 21.38 PLN (5.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.43 PLN (2.88 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Taiwan.

21.38 PLN
10.43 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. Taiwan - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 72.89 PLN (20.15 USD) in the United Kingdom and 42.33 PLN (11.7 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Taiwan.

72.89 PLN
42.33 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 234.21 PLN (64.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 150.14 PLN (41.51 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Taiwan.

234.21 PLN
150.14 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 87.22 PLN (24.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 49.95 PLN (13.81 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Taiwan.

87.22 PLN
49.95 PLN

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Taiwan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.42 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 10778 PLN (2979.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2873 PLN (794.25 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Taiwan.

10 778 PLN
2 873 PLN

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 8041 PLN (2222.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2056 PLN (568.5 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Taiwan.

8 041 PLN
2 056 PLN

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 20024 PLN (5535.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6257 PLN (1729.82 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Taiwan.

20 024 PLN
6 257 PLN

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 13366 PLN (3695.14 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4099 PLN (1133.17 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Taiwan.

13 366 PLN
4 099 PLN

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Taiwan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.4 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 73722 PLN (20380.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 52841 PLN (14607.77 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Taiwan.

73 722 PLN
52 841 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 40998 PLN (11333.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 28933 PLN (7998.36 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Taiwan.

40 998 PLN
28 933 PLN

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Taiwan - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 2.35 times higher than in Taiwan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 14428 PLN (3988.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6143 PLN (1698.1 USD) in Taiwan. The average salary is 57.4% lower in Taiwan.

14 428 PLN
6 143 PLN

Hotels

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United Kingdom vs. Taiwan - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

579 PLN
248 PLN

Two stars

442 PLN
274 PLN

Three stars

462 PLN
360 PLN

Four stars

599 PLN
727 PLN

Five stars

1 525 PLN
1 423 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • Taiwan: 20 cities, 1462 hotels

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