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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 1.47 times less for grocery shopping in Taiwan than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.35 EUR (5.08 USD) in Taiwan and 6.35 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Taiwan.

4.35 EUR
6.35 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.53 EUR (2.95 USD) in Taiwan and 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in the United States.

2.53 EUR
2.16 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.6 EUR (19.38 USD) in Taiwan and 17.08 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Taiwan.

16.60 EUR
17.08 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.64 EUR (14.75 USD) in Taiwan and 15.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18% lower in Taiwan.

12.64 EUR
15.42 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.22 EUR (9.6 USD) in Taiwan and 13.78 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Taiwan.

8.22 EUR
13.78 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.37 EUR (3.93 USD) in Taiwan and 16.28 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Taiwan.

3.37 EUR
16.28 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.48 EUR (1.73 USD) in Taiwan and 2.86 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Taiwan.

1.48 EUR
2.86 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.31 EUR (2.7 USD) for 12 eggs in Taiwan and 6.16 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Taiwan.

2.31 EUR
6.16 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in Taiwan and 3.26 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Taiwan.

1.86 EUR
3.26 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.41 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.64 EUR (1.91 USD) in Taiwan and 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Taiwan.

1.64 EUR
2.52 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.62 EUR (1.89 USD) in Taiwan and 4.29 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Taiwan.

1.62 EUR
4.29 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 16.63 EUR (19.41 USD) in Taiwan and 14.7 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in the United States.

16.63 EUR
14.70 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.69 EUR (3.14 USD) in Taiwan and 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in the United States.

2.69 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.84 EUR (2.15 USD) in Taiwan and 3.44 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Taiwan.

1.84 EUR
3.44 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.42 EUR (2.83 USD) in Taiwan and 4.9 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Taiwan.

2.42 EUR
4.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.42 EUR (2.83 USD) in Taiwan and 3.2 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Taiwan.

2.42 EUR
3.20 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.61 EUR (3.05 USD) in Taiwan and 7.09 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Taiwan.

2.61 EUR
7.09 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.69 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.53 EUR (4.12 USD) in Taiwan and 5.46 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Taiwan.

3.53 EUR
5.46 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.12 EUR (1.3 USD) in Taiwan and 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Taiwan.

1.12 EUR
2.13 EUR

Restaurant

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Taiwan vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.23 times less for meals in restaurants in Taiwan than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.24 EUR (3.79 USD) in Taiwan and 5.02 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Taiwan.

3.24 EUR
5.02 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Taiwan and 2.83 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Taiwan.

1.00 EUR
2.83 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.81 EUR (3.28 USD) in Taiwan and 6.85 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59% lower in Taiwan.

2.81 EUR
6.85 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.79 EUR (4.42 USD) in Taiwan and 10.28 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Taiwan.

3.79 EUR
10.28 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.75 EUR (5.54 USD) in Taiwan and 10.28 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Taiwan.

4.75 EUR
10.28 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 33.7 EUR (39.33 USD) in Taiwan and 119.94 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Taiwan.

33.70 EUR
119.94 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 5.62 EUR (6.56 USD) in Taiwan and 22.28 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Taiwan.

5.62 EUR
22.28 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.64 EUR (0.75 USD) in Taiwan and 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Taiwan.

0.64 EUR
2.18 EUR

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 0.76 EUR (0.88 USD) in Taiwan and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Taiwan.

0.76 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.84 EUR (0.98 USD) in Taiwan and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
0.80 EUR

LPG 1L

0.43 EUR
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Transportation

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Taiwan vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.43 times less for transportation in Taiwan than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 33.7 EUR (39.33 USD) in Taiwan and 113.09 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Taiwan.

33.70 EUR
113.09 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in Taiwan and 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Taiwan.

0.70 EUR
2.48 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 8.42 EUR (9.83 USD) in Taiwan and 35.98 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Taiwan.

8.42 EUR
35.98 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in Taiwan and 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Taiwan.

0.70 EUR
1.86 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.39 EUR (2.79 USD) in Taiwan and 4.28 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Taiwan.

2.39 EUR
4.28 EUR

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 9.69 EUR (11.31 USD) in Taiwan and 17.13 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Taiwan.

9.69 EUR
17.13 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 34.36 EUR (40.11 USD) in Taiwan and 135.17 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Taiwan.

34.36 EUR
135.17 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 11.43 EUR (13.34 USD) in Taiwan and 55.69 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Taiwan.

11.43 EUR
55.69 EUR

Flats for rent

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Taiwan vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.91 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 657.55 EUR (767.51 USD) in Taiwan and 3476 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Taiwan.

657.55 EUR
3 476 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 470.65 EUR (549.36 USD) in Taiwan and 2179 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Taiwan.

470.65 EUR
2 179 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 1432 EUR (1671.58 USD) in Taiwan and 7044 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Taiwan.

1 432 EUR
7 044 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 938.14 EUR (1095.02 USD) in Taiwan and 4478 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Taiwan.

938.14 EUR
4 478 EUR

Flats for sale

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Taiwan vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.35 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 12094 EUR (14115.92 USD) in Taiwan and 14869 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in Taiwan.

12 094 EUR
14 869 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 6622 EUR (7729.05 USD) in Taiwan and 10432 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Taiwan.

6 622 EUR
10 432 EUR

Salary

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Taiwan vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Taiwan is 3.14 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1406 EUR (1640.92 USD) in Taiwan and 4408 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 68.1% lower in Taiwan.

1 406 EUR
4 408 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

58.6 EUR
88.9 EUR

Two stars

64.9 EUR
125 EUR

Three stars

85.3 EUR
167 EUR

Four stars

172 EUR
216 EUR

Five stars

337 EUR
515 EUR

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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