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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 1.58 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Taiwan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.84 USD in the United States and 4.16 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Taiwan.

5.84 USD
4.16 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.39 USD in the United States and 2.12 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Taiwan.

2.39 USD
2.12 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 20.99 USD in the United States and 17.03 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Taiwan.

20.99 USD
17.03 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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

18.00 USD
13.79 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 17.42 USD in the United States and 8.66 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Taiwan.

17.42 USD
8.66 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16 USD in the United States and 3.98 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Taiwan.

16.00 USD
3.98 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.21 USD in the United States and 1.5 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Taiwan.

3.21 USD
1.50 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.74 USD for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.05 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Taiwan.

4.74 USD
3.05 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.93 USD in the United States and 2.42 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Taiwan.

3.93 USD
2.42 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

24.99 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.84 USD in the United States and 1.63 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Taiwan.

2.84 USD
1.63 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.27 USD in the United States and 1.85 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Taiwan.

4.27 USD
1.85 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 16.71 USD in the United States and 15.76 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Taiwan.

16.71 USD
15.76 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.25 USD in the United States and 2.89 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in the United States.

1.25 USD
2.89 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.9 USD in the United States and 2.44 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Taiwan.

3.90 USD
2.44 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.33 USD in the United States and 2.67 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Taiwan.

5.33 USD
2.67 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.26 USD in the United States and 2.71 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Taiwan.

4.26 USD
2.71 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.22 USD in the United States and 2.84 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Taiwan.

8.22 USD
2.84 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.98 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.25 USD in the United States and 3.31 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 47% lower in Taiwan.

6.25 USD
3.31 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.5 USD in the United States and 1.05 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 58% lower in Taiwan.

2.50 USD
1.05 USD

Restaurant

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United States vs. Taiwan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.95 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Taiwan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.22 USD in the United States and 3.04 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Taiwan.

5.22 USD
3.04 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.8 USD in the United States and 1 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Taiwan.

2.80 USD
1.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 1.99 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Taiwan.

8.00 USD
1.99 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10 USD in the United States and 2.45 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Taiwan.

10.00 USD
2.45 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 4.6 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Taiwan.

12.00 USD
4.60 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 100 USD in the United States and 36.77 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Taiwan.

100.00 USD
36.77 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 25 USD in the United States and 5.52 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Taiwan.

25.00 USD
5.52 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 USD in the United States and 0.63 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Taiwan.

2.20 USD
0.63 USD

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.95 USD in the United States and 0.86 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Taiwan.

0.95 USD
0.86 USD

Gasoline 1L

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

0.92 USD
0.95 USD

LPG 1L

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0.45 USD

Transportation

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United States vs. Taiwan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.22 times more for transportation in the United States than in Taiwan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 129 USD in the United States and 39.23 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Taiwan.

129.00 USD
39.23 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.75 USD in the United States and 0.77 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 72% lower in Taiwan.

2.75 USD
0.77 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30 USD in the United States and 9.19 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Taiwan.

30.00 USD
9.19 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 USD in the United States and 0.77 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Taiwan.

1.86 USD
0.77 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.5 USD in the United States and 2.3 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Taiwan.

4.50 USD
2.30 USD

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 18 USD in the United States and 9.65 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Taiwan.

18.00 USD
9.65 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 98.26 USD in the United States and 37.22 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Taiwan.

98.26 USD
37.22 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 38 USD in the United States and 14.01 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Taiwan.

38.00 USD
14.01 USD

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Taiwan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.2 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 3800 USD in the United States and 620.94 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Taiwan.

3 800 USD
620.94 USD

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 2380 USD in the United States and 402.45 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Taiwan.

2 380 USD
402.45 USD

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 7094 USD in the United States and 1378 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Taiwan.

7 094 USD
1 378 USD

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 4107 USD in the United States and 942.36 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Taiwan.

4 107 USD
942.36 USD

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Taiwan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.14 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 14278 USD in the United States and 13649 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Taiwan.

14 278 USD
13 649 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9275 USD in the United States and 7003 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Taiwan.

9 275 USD
7 003 USD

Salary

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United States vs. Taiwan - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 3.48 times higher than in Taiwan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5997 USD in the United States and 1723 USD in Taiwan. The average salary is 71.3% lower in Taiwan.

5 997 USD
1 723 USD

Hotels

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

One star

104 USD
68.4 USD

Two stars

146 USD
75.8 USD

Three stars

195 USD
99.6 USD

Four stars

252 USD
201 USD

Five stars

601 USD
393 USD

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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