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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.32 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.03 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 34% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.32 USD
5.03 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.92 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.92 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.92 USD
2.92 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.83 USD in the United Kingdom and 19.2 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 28% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.83 USD
19.20 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.33 USD in the United Kingdom and 14.61 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

11.33 USD
14.61 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.53 USD in the United Kingdom and 9.51 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.53 USD
9.51 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 22.67 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.9 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Taiwan.

22.67 USD
3.90 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.19 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.71 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Taiwan.

3.19 USD
1.71 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.85 USD for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 2.67 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Taiwan.

4.85 USD
2.67 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.97 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.15 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Taiwan.

3.97 USD
2.15 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

29.61 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.35 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.89 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.35 USD
1.89 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.19 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.87 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Taiwan.

2.19 USD
1.87 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.61 USD in the United Kingdom and 19.23 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.61 USD
19.23 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.73 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.11 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.73 USD
3.11 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.79 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.13 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 16% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.79 USD
2.13 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.07 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.8 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Taiwan.

3.07 USD
2.80 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.6 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.8 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.60 USD
2.80 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.48 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.02 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.48 USD
3.02 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

19.23 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.59 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.08 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 12% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.59 USD
4.08 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.88 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.29 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Taiwan.

1.88 USD
1.29 USD

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Taiwan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.65 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Taiwan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.11 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.75 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Taiwan.

5.11 USD
3.75 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.8 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.16 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Taiwan.

2.80 USD
1.16 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.63 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.25 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Taiwan.

8.63 USD
3.25 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.88 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.38 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Taiwan.

7.88 USD
4.38 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.67 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.49 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Taiwan.

10.67 USD
5.49 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 106.67 USD in the United Kingdom and 38.96 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Taiwan.

106.67 USD
38.96 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.67 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.49 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Taiwan.

26.67 USD
6.49 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.76 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.74 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 58% lower in Taiwan.

1.76 USD
0.74 USD

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Taiwan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.14 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Taiwan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.93 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.88 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Taiwan.

1.93 USD
0.88 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.83 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.98 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Taiwan.

1.83 USD
0.98 USD

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.28 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.5 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Taiwan.

1.28 USD
0.50 USD

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Taiwan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.68 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Taiwan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 248.12 USD in the United Kingdom and 38.96 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in Taiwan.

248.12 USD
38.96 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.81 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Taiwan.

4.00 USD
0.81 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 40 USD in the United Kingdom and 9.74 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Taiwan.

40.00 USD
9.74 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.33 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.81 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Taiwan.

3.33 USD
0.81 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.87 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.76 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 53% lower in Taiwan.

5.87 USD
2.76 USD

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 20 USD in the United Kingdom and 11.2 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 44% lower in Taiwan.

20.00 USD
11.20 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 64.27 USD in the United Kingdom and 39.73 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Taiwan.

64.27 USD
39.73 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 23.93 USD in the United Kingdom and 13.22 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Taiwan.

23.93 USD
13.22 USD

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Taiwan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.54 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 2957 USD in the United Kingdom and 760.27 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Taiwan.

2 957 USD
760.27 USD

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 2206 USD in the United Kingdom and 544.18 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Taiwan.

2 206 USD
544.18 USD

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 5495 USD in the United Kingdom and 1656 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Taiwan.

5 495 USD
1 656 USD

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 3668 USD in the United Kingdom and 1085 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Taiwan.

3 668 USD
1 085 USD

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Taiwan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.45 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 20229 USD in the United Kingdom and 13983 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Taiwan.

20 229 USD
13 983 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 11250 USD in the United Kingdom and 7656 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Taiwan.

11 250 USD
7 656 USD

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Taiwan - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 2.44 times higher than in Taiwan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3959 USD in the United Kingdom and 1625 USD in Taiwan. The average salary is 59% lower in Taiwan.

3 959 USD
1 625 USD

Hotels

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

One star

160 USD
68.4 USD

Two stars

122 USD
75.8 USD

Three stars

128 USD
99.6 USD

Four stars

166 USD
201 USD

Five stars

422 USD
393 USD

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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