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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.35 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 4.34 EUR (5.07 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Taiwan.

6.35 EUR
4.34 EUR

Banana (1kg)

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

2.16 EUR
2.53 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.09 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 16.58 EUR (19.34 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 3% lower in Taiwan.

17.09 EUR
16.58 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.43 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 12.62 EUR (14.72 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Taiwan.

15.43 EUR
12.62 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.78 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 8.21 EUR (9.58 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Taiwan.

13.78 EUR
8.21 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.28 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 3.36 EUR (3.93 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Taiwan.

16.28 EUR
3.36 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

2.86 EUR
1.48 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.16 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.31 EUR (2.69 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Taiwan.

6.16 EUR
2.31 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.27 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 1.86 EUR (2.16 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Taiwan.

3.27 EUR
1.86 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.42 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.63 EUR (1.91 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Taiwan.

2.52 EUR
1.63 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

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

4.29 EUR
1.62 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.71 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 16.61 EUR (19.38 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in the United States.

14.71 EUR
16.61 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

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

1.36 EUR
2.69 EUR

Onion (1kg)

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

3.44 EUR
1.84 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.9 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.42 EUR (2.82 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Taiwan.

4.90 EUR
2.42 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.21 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 2.42 EUR (2.82 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Taiwan.

3.21 EUR
2.42 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.09 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 2.61 EUR (3.04 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Taiwan.

7.09 EUR
2.61 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.70 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

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

5.46 EUR
3.53 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

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

2.13 EUR
1.12 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Taiwan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.24 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Taiwan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.02 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 3.24 EUR (3.78 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Taiwan.

5.02 EUR
3.24 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

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

2.83 EUR
1.00 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.86 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.8 EUR (3.27 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Taiwan.

6.86 EUR
2.80 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

10.28 EUR
3.79 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.28 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.74 EUR (5.53 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Taiwan.

10.28 EUR
4.74 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 119.99 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 33.65 EUR (39.26 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 72% lower in Taiwan.

119.99 EUR
33.65 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.28 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 5.61 EUR (6.54 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Taiwan.

22.28 EUR
5.61 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.64 EUR (0.75 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Taiwan.

2.19 EUR
0.64 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 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.76 EUR (0.88 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Taiwan.

0.84 EUR
0.76 EUR

Gasoline 1L

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

0.80 EUR
0.84 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.43 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Taiwan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.44 times more for transportation in the United States than in Taiwan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.13 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 33.65 EUR (39.26 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Taiwan.

113.13 EUR
33.65 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Taiwan.

2.49 EUR
0.70 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 8.41 EUR (9.81 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Taiwan.

36.00 EUR
8.41 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

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

1.86 EUR
0.70 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.28 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 2.38 EUR (2.78 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Taiwan.

4.28 EUR
2.38 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 17.14 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 9.67 EUR (11.29 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Taiwan.

17.14 EUR
9.67 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 135.22 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 34.31 EUR (40.03 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Taiwan.

135.22 EUR
34.31 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.71 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 11.42 EUR (13.32 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Taiwan.

55.71 EUR
11.42 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Taiwan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.92 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 3478 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 656.56 EUR (766.06 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Taiwan.

3 478 EUR
656.56 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 2180 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 469.95 EUR (548.32 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Taiwan.

2 180 EUR
469.95 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 7046 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1430 EUR (1668.43 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Taiwan.

7 046 EUR
1 430 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 4480 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 936.73 EUR (1092.95 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Taiwan.

4 480 EUR
936.73 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Taiwan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.35 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 14875 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 12075 EUR (14089.29 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Taiwan.

14 875 EUR
12 075 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 10436 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 6612 EUR (7714.47 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Taiwan.

10 436 EUR
6 612 EUR

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4410 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 1404 EUR (1637.82 USD) in Taiwan. The average salary is 68.2% lower in Taiwan.

4 410 EUR
1 404 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

88.9 EUR
58.7 EUR

Two stars

125 EUR
64.9 EUR

Three stars

167 EUR
85.4 EUR

Four stars

216 EUR
172 EUR

Five stars

515 EUR
337 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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