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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.27 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 4.15 EUR (4.9 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Taiwan.

6.27 EUR
4.15 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.13 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 2.41 EUR (2.85 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in the United States.

2.13 EUR
2.41 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.87 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 15.84 EUR (18.72 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Taiwan.

16.87 EUR
15.84 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.23 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 12.05 EUR (14.25 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Taiwan.

15.23 EUR
12.05 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.61 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 7.84 EUR (9.27 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Taiwan.

13.61 EUR
7.84 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.08 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 3.21 EUR (3.8 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 80% lower in Taiwan.

16.08 EUR
3.21 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.83 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.41 EUR (1.67 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Taiwan.

2.83 EUR
1.41 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.08 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.21 EUR (2.61 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Taiwan.

6.08 EUR
2.21 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.22 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 1.77 EUR (2.09 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 45% lower in Taiwan.

3.22 EUR
1.77 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.15 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.49 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.56 EUR (1.85 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Taiwan.

2.49 EUR
1.56 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.24 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.54 EUR (1.82 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Taiwan.

4.24 EUR
1.54 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.52 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 15.87 EUR (18.75 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in the United States.

14.52 EUR
15.87 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 2.57 EUR (3.04 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in the United States.

1.35 EUR
2.57 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.39 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.76 EUR (2.08 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Taiwan.

3.39 EUR
1.76 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.84 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.31 EUR (2.73 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Taiwan.

4.84 EUR
2.31 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.16 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 2.31 EUR (2.73 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in Taiwan.

3.16 EUR
2.31 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 2.49 EUR (2.94 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Taiwan.

7.00 EUR
2.49 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.60 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.39 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 3.37 EUR (3.98 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Taiwan.

5.39 EUR
3.37 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.11 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 1.07 EUR (1.26 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Taiwan.

2.11 EUR
1.07 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Taiwan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.35 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Taiwan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.96 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 3.09 EUR (3.66 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Taiwan.

4.96 EUR
3.09 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.79 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 0.96 EUR (1.13 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Taiwan.

2.79 EUR
0.96 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.77 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.68 EUR (3.17 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Taiwan.

6.77 EUR
2.68 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.15 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 3.62 EUR (4.27 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Taiwan.

10.15 EUR
3.62 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.15 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.53 EUR (5.35 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Taiwan.

10.15 EUR
4.53 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 118.47 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 32.14 EUR (37.99 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Taiwan.

118.47 EUR
32.14 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 5.36 EUR (6.33 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Taiwan.

22.00 EUR
5.36 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.16 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.61 EUR (0.72 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Taiwan.

2.16 EUR
0.61 EUR

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 0.83 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.75 EUR (0.88 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Taiwan.

0.83 EUR
0.75 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 0.83 EUR (0.98 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in the United States.

0.79 EUR
0.83 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.42 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Taiwan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.56 times more for transportation in the United States than in Taiwan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 111.7 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 32.14 EUR (37.99 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Taiwan.

111.70 EUR
32.14 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.45 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.67 EUR (0.79 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Taiwan.

2.45 EUR
0.67 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.54 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 8.04 EUR (9.5 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Taiwan.

35.54 EUR
8.04 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.84 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.67 EUR (0.79 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Taiwan.

1.84 EUR
0.67 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.22 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 2.28 EUR (2.69 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 46% lower in Taiwan.

4.22 EUR
2.28 EUR

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 16.92 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 9.24 EUR (10.92 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Taiwan.

16.92 EUR
9.24 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 133.5 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 32.78 EUR (38.74 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Taiwan.

133.50 EUR
32.78 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 10.91 EUR (12.89 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Taiwan.

55.00 EUR
10.91 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Taiwan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.08 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 3434 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 627.26 EUR (741.27 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Taiwan.

3 434 EUR
627.26 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 2152 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 448.97 EUR (530.58 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Taiwan.

2 152 EUR
448.97 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 6957 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1366 EUR (1614.43 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Taiwan.

6 957 EUR
1 366 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 4423 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 894.93 EUR (1057.58 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Taiwan.

4 423 EUR
894.93 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Taiwan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.4 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 14686 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 11537 EUR (13633.36 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in Taiwan.

14 686 EUR
11 537 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 10303 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 6317 EUR (7464.83 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Taiwan.

10 303 EUR
6 317 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Taiwan - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 3.25 times higher than in Taiwan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4354 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 1341 EUR (1584.82 USD) in Taiwan. The average salary is 69.2% lower in Taiwan.

4 354 EUR
1 341 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

87.8 EUR
57.9 EUR

Two stars

124 EUR
64.1 EUR

Three stars

165 EUR
84.3 EUR

Four stars

214 EUR
170 EUR

Five stars

509 EUR
333 EUR

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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