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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.16 PLN (2.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.76 PLN (4.18 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.16 PLN
15.76 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.39 PLN (1.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.01 PLN (2.13 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.39 PLN
8.01 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 52.44 PLN (13.92 USD) in the United Kingdom and 64.45 PLN (17.1 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

52.44 PLN
64.45 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 45.25 PLN (12.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 52.2 PLN (13.85 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

45.25 PLN
52.20 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 34.14 PLN (9.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 32.79 PLN (8.7 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 4% lower in Taiwan.

34.14 PLN
32.79 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 66.12 PLN (17.55 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.08 PLN (4 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Taiwan.

66.12 PLN
15.08 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 10.06 PLN (2.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.66 PLN (1.5 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Taiwan.

10.06 PLN
5.66 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 13.07 PLN (3.47 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 11.53 PLN (3.06 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Taiwan.

13.07 PLN
11.53 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.97 PLN (3.18 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.15 PLN (2.43 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Taiwan.

11.97 PLN
9.15 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

111.58 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.37 PLN (1.16 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.17 PLN (1.64 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.37 PLN
6.17 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.83 PLN (1.55 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.01 PLN (1.86 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.83 PLN
7.01 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 31.58 PLN (8.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 59.67 PLN (15.84 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

31.58 PLN
59.67 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.83 PLN (1.55 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.95 PLN (2.91 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.83 PLN
10.95 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.53 PLN (1.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.24 PLN (2.45 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.53 PLN
9.24 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 10.01 PLN (2.66 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.12 PLN (2.68 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.01 PLN
10.12 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.58 PLN (1.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.26 PLN (2.72 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.58 PLN
10.26 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.1 PLN (2.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.76 PLN (2.85 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.10 PLN
10.76 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

72.46 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 12.17 PLN (3.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.53 PLN (3.33 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.17 PLN
12.53 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.78 PLN (1.53 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.97 PLN (1.05 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Taiwan.

5.78 PLN
3.97 PLN

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Taiwan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.6 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Taiwan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 17.25 PLN (4.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.5 PLN (3.05 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Taiwan.

17.25 PLN
11.50 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 9.05 PLN (2.4 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.78 PLN (1 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Taiwan.

9.05 PLN
3.78 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 30.17 PLN (8.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.54 PLN (2 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 75% lower in Taiwan.

30.17 PLN
7.54 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 25.14 PLN (6.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.28 PLN (2.46 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Taiwan.

25.14 PLN
9.28 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.2 PLN (9.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17.4 PLN (4.62 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Taiwan.

35.20 PLN
17.40 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 351.96 PLN (93.4 USD) in the United Kingdom and 139.2 PLN (36.94 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Taiwan.

351.96 PLN
139.20 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 75.42 PLN (20.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 20.88 PLN (5.54 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Taiwan.

75.42 PLN
20.88 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.94 PLN (1.84 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.38 PLN (0.63 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Taiwan.

6.94 PLN
2.38 PLN

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 6.82 PLN (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.22 PLN (0.86 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Taiwan.

6.82 PLN
3.22 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.59 PLN (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.57 PLN (0.95 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Taiwan.

6.59 PLN
3.57 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 5.31 PLN (1.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.71 PLN (0.45 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Taiwan.

5.31 PLN
1.71 PLN

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Taiwan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.95 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Taiwan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 791.9 PLN (210.15 USD) in the United Kingdom and 148.48 PLN (39.4 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Taiwan.

791.90 PLN
148.48 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 13.07 PLN (3.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.9 PLN (0.77 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Taiwan.

13.07 PLN
2.90 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 144.8 PLN (38.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 34.8 PLN (9.24 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 76% lower in Taiwan.

144.80 PLN
34.80 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.55 PLN (2.27 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.9 PLN (0.77 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Taiwan.

8.55 PLN
2.90 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 20.11 PLN (5.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.7 PLN (2.31 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Taiwan.

20.11 PLN
8.70 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 60.34 PLN (16.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 36.54 PLN (9.7 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Taiwan.

60.34 PLN
36.54 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 213.64 PLN (56.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 140.87 PLN (37.38 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Taiwan.

213.64 PLN
140.87 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 58.37 PLN (15.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 53.01 PLN (14.07 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in Taiwan.

58.37 PLN
53.01 PLN

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Taiwan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.81 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 10276 PLN (2727.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2350 PLN (623.75 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Taiwan.

10 276 PLN
2 350 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 7283 PLN (1932.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1523 PLN (404.27 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Taiwan.

7 283 PLN
1 523 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 18314 PLN (4860.24 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5214 PLN (1383.81 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Taiwan.

18 314 PLN
5 214 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 12356 PLN (3278.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3567 PLN (946.63 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Taiwan.

12 356 PLN
3 567 PLN

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Taiwan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.25 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 60462 PLN (16045.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 51665 PLN (13710.64 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Taiwan.

60 462 PLN
51 665 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 36909 PLN (9794.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 26510 PLN (7035.09 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Taiwan.

36 909 PLN
26 510 PLN

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Taiwan - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 2.34 times higher than in Taiwan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 15248 PLN (4046.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6521 PLN (1730.52 USD) in Taiwan. The average salary is 57.2% lower in Taiwan.

15 248 PLN
6 521 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

603 PLN
258 PLN

Two stars

461 PLN
285 PLN

Three stars

481 PLN
375 PLN

Four stars

624 PLN
757 PLN

Five stars

1 589 PLN
1 483 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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