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Cost of Living & Prices:
Taiwan vs. United States

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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Taiwan vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.58 times less for grocery shopping in Taiwan than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 18.74 PLN (4.75 USD) in Taiwan and 29.25 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Taiwan.

18.74 PLN
29.25 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.9 PLN (2.76 USD) in Taiwan and 9.95 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in the United States.

10.90 PLN
9.95 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 71.55 PLN (18.13 USD) in Taiwan and 78.71 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Taiwan.

71.55 PLN
78.71 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.45 PLN (13.79 USD) in Taiwan and 71.05 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Taiwan.

54.45 PLN
71.05 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 35.43 PLN (8.98 USD) in Taiwan and 63.47 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Taiwan.

35.43 PLN
63.47 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.52 PLN (3.68 USD) in Taiwan and 75 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Taiwan.

14.52 PLN
75.00 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 6.39 PLN (1.62 USD) in Taiwan and 13.18 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Taiwan.

6.39 PLN
13.18 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 9.96 PLN (2.52 USD) for 12 eggs in Taiwan and 28.38 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Taiwan.

9.96 PLN
28.38 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.01 PLN (2.03 USD) in Taiwan and 15.04 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Taiwan.

8.01 PLN
15.04 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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98.64 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 7.06 PLN (1.79 USD) in Taiwan and 11.61 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Taiwan.

7.06 PLN
11.61 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 6.98 PLN (1.77 USD) in Taiwan and 19.78 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Taiwan.

6.98 PLN
19.78 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 71.68 PLN (18.16 USD) in Taiwan and 67.74 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in the United States.

71.68 PLN
67.74 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 11.61 PLN (2.94 USD) in Taiwan and 6.28 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in the United States.

11.61 PLN
6.28 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 7.95 PLN (2.01 USD) in Taiwan and 15.83 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Taiwan.

7.95 PLN
15.83 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 10.45 PLN (2.65 USD) in Taiwan and 22.58 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Taiwan.

10.45 PLN
22.58 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.43 PLN (2.64 USD) in Taiwan and 14.76 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Taiwan.

10.43 PLN
14.76 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 11.26 PLN (2.85 USD) in Taiwan and 32.64 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Taiwan.

11.26 PLN
32.64 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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35.45 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 15.22 PLN (3.86 USD) in Taiwan and 25.14 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Taiwan.

15.22 PLN
25.14 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 4.81 PLN (1.22 USD) in Taiwan and 9.83 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Taiwan.

4.81 PLN
9.83 PLN

Restaurant

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Taiwan vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.46 times less for meals in restaurants in Taiwan than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.98 PLN (3.54 USD) in Taiwan and 23.13 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Taiwan.

13.98 PLN
23.13 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.32 PLN (1.1 USD) in Taiwan and 13.03 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Taiwan.

4.32 PLN
13.03 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 12.1 PLN (3.07 USD) in Taiwan and 31.58 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Taiwan.

12.10 PLN
31.58 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 16.34 PLN (4.14 USD) in Taiwan and 47.37 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Taiwan.

16.34 PLN
47.37 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 20.45 PLN (5.18 USD) in Taiwan and 47.37 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in Taiwan.

20.45 PLN
47.37 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 145.2 PLN (36.79 USD) in Taiwan and 552.62 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Taiwan.

145.20 PLN
552.62 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 24.2 PLN (6.13 USD) in Taiwan and 102.63 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Taiwan.

24.20 PLN
102.63 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.76 PLN (0.7 USD) in Taiwan and 10.07 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Taiwan.

2.76 PLN
10.07 PLN

Fuel

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Taiwan vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.03 times less for fuel in Taiwan than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.49 PLN (0.88 USD) in Taiwan and 3.89 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Taiwan.

3.49 PLN
3.89 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.85 PLN (0.98 USD) in Taiwan and 3.66 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in the United States.

3.85 PLN
3.66 PLN

LPG 1L

1.97 PLN
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Transportation

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Taiwan vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.67 times less for transportation in Taiwan than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 145.2 PLN (36.79 USD) in Taiwan and 521.04 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Taiwan.

145.20 PLN
521.04 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.03 PLN (0.77 USD) in Taiwan and 11.45 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Taiwan.

3.03 PLN
11.45 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.3 PLN (9.2 USD) in Taiwan and 165.79 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Taiwan.

36.30 PLN
165.79 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.03 PLN (0.77 USD) in Taiwan and 8.57 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Taiwan.

3.03 PLN
8.57 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 10.29 PLN (2.61 USD) in Taiwan and 19.7 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Taiwan.

10.29 PLN
19.70 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 41.75 PLN (10.58 USD) in Taiwan and 78.95 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Taiwan.

41.75 PLN
78.95 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 148.08 PLN (37.51 USD) in Taiwan and 622.76 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Taiwan.

148.08 PLN
622.76 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 49.27 PLN (12.48 USD) in Taiwan and 256.57 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Taiwan.

49.27 PLN
256.57 PLN

Flats for rent

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Taiwan vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.25 times less for renting an apartment in Taiwan than in the United States.

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 2833 PLN (717.83 USD) in Taiwan and 16017 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Taiwan.

2 833 PLN
16 017 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 2028 PLN (513.8 USD) in Taiwan and 10039 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Taiwan.

2 028 PLN
10 039 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 6171 PLN (1563.39 USD) in Taiwan and 32452 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81% lower in Taiwan.

6 171 PLN
32 452 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 4043 PLN (1024.15 USD) in Taiwan and 20631 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Taiwan.

4 043 PLN
20 631 PLN

Flats for sale

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Taiwan vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.45 times less for buying an apartment in Taiwan than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 52113 PLN (13202.32 USD) in Taiwan and 68506 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in Taiwan.

52 113 PLN
68 506 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 28534 PLN (7228.81 USD) in Taiwan and 48063 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Taiwan.

28 534 PLN
48 063 PLN

Salary

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Taiwan vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Taiwan is 3.35 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6058 PLN (1534.72 USD) in Taiwan and 20310 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 70.2% lower in Taiwan.

6 058 PLN
20 310 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

270 PLN
409 PLN

Two stars

299 PLN
577 PLN

Three stars

393 PLN
770 PLN

Four stars

793 PLN
996 PLN

Five stars

1 553 PLN
2 372 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Taiwan: 20 cities, 1462 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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