Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. 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.

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 2 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 75% 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 4.61 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Taiwan.

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 25 USD in the United States and 5.53 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 77.9% lower 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.

LPG 1L

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 129 USD in the United States and 39.3 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Taiwan.

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30 USD in the United States and 9.21 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Taiwan.

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.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 18 USD in the United States and 9.67 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Taiwan.

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 38 USD in the United States and 14.03 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 63.1% 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 3800 USD in the United States and 622.06 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 83.6% 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 7094 USD in the United States and 1380 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 80.5% 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 14278 USD in the United States and 13673 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in Taiwan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5997 USD in the United States and 1726 USD in Taiwan. The average salary is 71.2% lower in Taiwan.