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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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 States vs. Taiwan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.42 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Taiwan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 21.14 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 16.79 PLN (4.64 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Taiwan.

21.14 PLN
16.79 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.65 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 8.53 PLN (2.36 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Taiwan.

8.65 PLN
8.53 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 75.97 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 68.64 PLN (18.96 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Taiwan.

75.97 PLN
68.64 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.15 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 55.6 PLN (15.36 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Taiwan.

65.15 PLN
55.60 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 63.05 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 34.93 PLN (9.65 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Taiwan.

63.05 PLN
34.93 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 57.91 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 16.06 PLN (4.44 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Taiwan.

57.91 PLN
16.06 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.62 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 6.03 PLN (1.67 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Taiwan.

11.62 PLN
6.03 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.16 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 12.28 PLN (3.39 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Taiwan.

17.16 PLN
12.28 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.22 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 9.75 PLN (2.69 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Taiwan.

14.22 PLN
9.75 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

90.45 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.28 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 6.57 PLN (1.82 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Taiwan.

10.28 PLN
6.57 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 15.45 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 7.47 PLN (2.06 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Taiwan.

15.45 PLN
7.47 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 60.48 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 63.55 PLN (17.56 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in the United States.

60.48 PLN
63.55 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.52 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 11.67 PLN (3.22 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in the United States.

4.52 PLN
11.67 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.12 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 9.84 PLN (2.72 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Taiwan.

14.12 PLN
9.84 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 19.29 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 10.77 PLN (2.98 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Taiwan.

19.29 PLN
10.77 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 15.42 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 10.93 PLN (3.02 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Taiwan.

15.42 PLN
10.93 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.75 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 11.46 PLN (3.17 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Taiwan.

29.75 PLN
11.46 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

32.50 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 22.62 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 13.34 PLN (3.69 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 41% lower in Taiwan.

22.62 PLN
13.34 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.05 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 4.23 PLN (1.17 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Taiwan.

9.05 PLN
4.23 PLN

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 18.89 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 12.24 PLN (3.38 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Taiwan.

18.89 PLN
12.24 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.13 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 4.02 PLN (1.11 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Taiwan.

10.13 PLN
4.02 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 28.96 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 8.03 PLN (2.22 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Taiwan.

28.96 PLN
8.03 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 36.19 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 9.88 PLN (2.73 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Taiwan.

36.19 PLN
9.88 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.43 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 18.53 PLN (5.12 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Taiwan.

43.43 PLN
18.53 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 361.94 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 148.25 PLN (40.96 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 59% lower in Taiwan.

361.94 PLN
148.25 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 90.49 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 22.24 PLN (6.14 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Taiwan.

90.49 PLN
22.24 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 7.96 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 2.54 PLN (0.7 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Taiwan.

7.96 PLN
2.54 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Taiwan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.04 times more for fuel in the United States than in Taiwan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.43 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 3.09 PLN (0.86 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Taiwan.

3.43 PLN
3.09 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.32 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 3.43 PLN (0.95 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in the United States.

3.32 PLN
3.43 PLN

LPG 1L

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1.64 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Taiwan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.89 times more for transportation in the United States than in Taiwan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 466.9 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 158.14 PLN (43.69 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Taiwan.

466.90 PLN
158.14 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 9.95 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 3.09 PLN (0.85 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Taiwan.

9.95 PLN
3.09 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 108.58 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 37.06 PLN (10.24 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Taiwan.

108.58 PLN
37.06 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.73 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 3.09 PLN (0.85 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Taiwan.

6.73 PLN
3.09 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 16.29 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 9.27 PLN (2.56 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Taiwan.

16.29 PLN
9.27 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 65.15 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 38.92 PLN (10.75 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Taiwan.

65.15 PLN
38.92 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 355.64 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 150.03 PLN (41.45 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Taiwan.

355.64 PLN
150.03 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 137.54 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 56.46 PLN (15.6 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 59% lower in Taiwan.

137.54 PLN
56.46 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Taiwan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.67 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 13756 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 2503 PLN (691.62 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Taiwan.

13 756 PLN
2 503 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 8615 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 1622 PLN (448.26 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Taiwan.

8 615 PLN
1 622 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 25676 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 5554 PLN (1534.37 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Taiwan.

25 676 PLN
5 554 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 14867 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 3799 PLN (1049.63 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Taiwan.

14 867 PLN
3 799 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Taiwan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.02 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 51678 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 55024 PLN (15202.43 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in the United States.

51 678 PLN
55 024 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 33571 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 28233 PLN (7800.54 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Taiwan.

33 571 PLN
28 233 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Taiwan - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 3.13 times higher than in Taiwan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 21706 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 6945 PLN (1918.81 USD) in Taiwan. The average salary is 68% lower in Taiwan.

21 706 PLN
6 945 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

375 PLN
248 PLN

Two stars

529 PLN
274 PLN

Three stars

706 PLN
361 PLN

Four stars

913 PLN
727 PLN

Five stars

2 175 PLN
1 424 PLN

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

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