Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Taiwan

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.86 USD in the United States and 3.93 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Taiwan.

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 3.4 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Taiwan.

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 5.75 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Taiwan.

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26 USD in the United States and 6.8 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Taiwan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.99 USD in the United States and 0.88 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Taiwan.

LPG 1L

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 132 USD in the United States and 40.83 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Taiwan.

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 42 USD in the United States and 10.21 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Taiwan.

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.99 USD in the United States and 2.89 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Taiwan.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 20 USD in the United States and 11.74 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Taiwan.

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 65 USD in the United States and 13.85 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 78.7% lower 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 4058 USD in the United States and 796.69 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Taiwan.

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 8221 USD in the United States and 1735 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 78.9% lower 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 17355 USD in the United States and 14653 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Taiwan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5145 USD in the United States and 1703 USD in Taiwan. The average salary is 66.9% lower in Taiwan.