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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 1.05 times less for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Taiwan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.38 EUR (2.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.75 EUR (4.09 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.38 EUR
3.75 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.5 EUR (1.63 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.9 EUR (2.08 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.50 EUR
1.90 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.28 EUR (13.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.33 EUR (16.74 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.28 EUR
15.33 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.6 EUR (11.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.42 EUR (13.56 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.60 EUR
12.42 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8 EUR (8.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.8 EUR (8.52 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Taiwan.

8.00 EUR
7.80 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.48 EUR (16.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.59 EUR (3.92 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Taiwan.

15.48 EUR
3.59 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.36 EUR (2.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.35 EUR (1.47 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in Taiwan.

2.36 EUR
1.35 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.06 EUR (3.34 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 2.74 EUR (3 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Taiwan.

3.06 EUR
2.74 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.8 EUR (3.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.18 EUR (2.38 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Taiwan.

2.80 EUR
2.18 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

27.11 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.02 EUR (1.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.47 EUR (1.6 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.02 EUR
1.47 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.37 EUR (1.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.67 EUR (1.82 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 18% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.37 EUR
1.67 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.39 EUR (8.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.19 EUR (15.5 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.39 EUR
14.19 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.37 EUR (1.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.61 EUR (2.85 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.37 EUR
2.61 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.3 EUR (1.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.2 EUR (2.4 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.30 EUR
2.20 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.34 EUR (2.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.41 EUR (2.63 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.34 EUR
2.41 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.31 EUR (1.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.44 EUR (2.67 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.31 EUR
2.44 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.13 EUR (2.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.56 EUR (2.79 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.13 EUR
2.56 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.61 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.85 EUR (3.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.98 EUR (3.25 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.85 EUR
2.98 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.35 EUR (1.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.95 EUR (1.03 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Taiwan.

1.35 EUR
0.95 EUR

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 4.04 EUR (4.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.73 EUR (2.99 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Taiwan.

4.04 EUR
2.73 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.12 EUR (2.31 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.9 EUR (0.98 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Taiwan.

2.12 EUR
0.90 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.07 EUR (7.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.79 EUR (1.96 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Taiwan.

7.07 EUR
1.79 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.89 EUR (6.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.21 EUR (2.41 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Taiwan.

5.89 EUR
2.21 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.24 EUR (9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.14 EUR (4.52 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Taiwan.

8.24 EUR
4.14 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 82.43 EUR (90.02 USD) in the United Kingdom and 33.11 EUR (36.16 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Taiwan.

82.43 EUR
33.11 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.66 EUR (19.29 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.97 EUR (5.42 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Taiwan.

17.66 EUR
4.97 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.62 EUR (1.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.57 EUR (0.62 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Taiwan.

1.62 EUR
0.57 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Taiwan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.2 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Taiwan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.66 EUR (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.78 EUR (0.86 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 53% lower in Taiwan.

1.66 EUR
0.78 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.6 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.87 EUR (0.95 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Taiwan.

1.60 EUR
0.87 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.29 EUR (1.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.42 EUR (0.45 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Taiwan.

1.29 EUR
0.42 EUR

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Taiwan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.87 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Taiwan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 185.46 EUR (202.55 USD) in the United Kingdom and 35.31 EUR (38.57 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 81% lower in Taiwan.

185.46 EUR
35.31 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.06 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.69 EUR (0.75 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Taiwan.

3.06 EUR
0.69 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33.91 EUR (37.04 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.28 EUR (9.04 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Taiwan.

33.91 EUR
8.28 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2 EUR (2.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.69 EUR (0.75 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Taiwan.

2.00 EUR
0.69 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.71 EUR (5.14 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.07 EUR (2.26 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Taiwan.

4.71 EUR
2.07 EUR

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 14.13 EUR (15.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.69 EUR (9.49 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Taiwan.

14.13 EUR
8.69 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 50.03 EUR (54.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 33.5 EUR (36.59 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 33% lower in Taiwan.

50.03 EUR
33.50 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.67 EUR (14.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.61 EUR (13.77 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in Taiwan.

13.67 EUR
12.61 EUR

Flats for rent

EURTWDGBPUSD

United Kingdom vs. Taiwan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.75 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 2407 EUR (2628.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 559.01 EUR (610.52 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Taiwan.

2 407 EUR
559.01 EUR

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 1706 EUR (1862.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 362.31 EUR (395.7 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Taiwan.

1 706 EUR
362.31 EUR

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 4289 EUR (4684.45 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1240 EUR (1354.45 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Taiwan.

4 289 EUR
1 240 EUR

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 2894 EUR (3160.29 USD) in the United Kingdom and 848.36 EUR (926.55 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Taiwan.

2 894 EUR
848.36 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Taiwan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.23 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 14160 EUR (15464.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12287 EUR (13419.78 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Taiwan.

14 160 EUR
12 287 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8644 EUR (9440.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6305 EUR (6885.84 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Taiwan.

8 644 EUR
6 305 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Taiwan - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 2.3 times higher than in Taiwan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3571 EUR (3900.24 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1551 EUR (1693.81 USD) in Taiwan. The average salary is 56.6% lower in Taiwan.

3 571 EUR
1 551 EUR

Hotels

EURTWDGBPUSD

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

One star

146 EUR
62.7 EUR

Two stars

112 EUR
69.4 EUR

Three stars

117 EUR
91.2 EUR

Four stars

152 EUR
184 EUR

Five stars

386 EUR
360 EUR

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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