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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 27.12 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 18.57 PLN (5.07 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Taiwan.

27.12 PLN
18.57 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.22 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 10.8 PLN (2.95 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in the United States.

9.22 PLN
10.80 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.98 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 70.9 PLN (19.37 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Taiwan.

72.98 PLN
70.90 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.88 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 53.96 PLN (14.74 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Taiwan.

65.88 PLN
53.96 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.86 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 35.11 PLN (9.59 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Taiwan.

58.86 PLN
35.11 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 69.54 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 14.39 PLN (3.93 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Taiwan.

69.54 PLN
14.39 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.22 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 6.33 PLN (1.73 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Taiwan.

12.22 PLN
6.33 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.32 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 9.87 PLN (2.7 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Taiwan.

26.32 PLN
9.87 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.95 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 7.93 PLN (2.17 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Taiwan.

13.95 PLN
7.93 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

91.47 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.76 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 6.99 PLN (1.91 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 35% lower in Taiwan.

10.76 PLN
6.99 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.34 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 6.91 PLN (1.89 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Taiwan.

18.34 PLN
6.91 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.81 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 71.02 PLN (19.4 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in the United States.

62.81 PLN
71.02 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.82 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 11.5 PLN (3.14 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in the United States.

5.82 PLN
11.50 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.68 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 7.87 PLN (2.15 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Taiwan.

14.68 PLN
7.87 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.94 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 10.35 PLN (2.83 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Taiwan.

20.94 PLN
10.35 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.69 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 10.34 PLN (2.82 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Taiwan.

13.69 PLN
10.34 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.27 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 11.15 PLN (3.05 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Taiwan.

30.27 PLN
11.15 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

32.87 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.32 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 15.08 PLN (4.12 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Taiwan.

23.32 PLN
15.08 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.11 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 4.77 PLN (1.3 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Taiwan.

9.11 PLN
4.77 PLN

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 21.45 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 13.85 PLN (3.78 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Taiwan.

21.45 PLN
13.85 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.08 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 4.28 PLN (1.17 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Taiwan.

12.08 PLN
4.28 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.28 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 11.99 PLN (3.28 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Taiwan.

29.28 PLN
11.99 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.92 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 16.19 PLN (4.42 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Taiwan.

43.92 PLN
16.19 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.92 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 20.26 PLN (5.54 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Taiwan.

43.92 PLN
20.26 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 512.42 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 143.88 PLN (39.31 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Taiwan.

512.42 PLN
143.88 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 95.16 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 23.98 PLN (6.55 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Taiwan.

95.16 PLN
23.98 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.33 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 2.73 PLN (0.75 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Taiwan.

9.33 PLN
2.73 PLN

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 3.61 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 3.24 PLN (0.88 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in Taiwan.

3.61 PLN
3.24 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.4 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 3.57 PLN (0.98 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in the United States.

3.40 PLN
3.57 PLN

LPG 1L

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1.82 PLN

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 483.14 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 143.88 PLN (39.31 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Taiwan.

483.14 PLN
143.88 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.61 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 3 PLN (0.82 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Taiwan.

10.61 PLN
3.00 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 153.73 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 35.97 PLN (9.83 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Taiwan.

153.73 PLN
35.97 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.94 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 3 PLN (0.82 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Taiwan.

7.94 PLN
3.00 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.26 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 10.19 PLN (2.78 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Taiwan.

18.26 PLN
10.19 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 73.2 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 41.37 PLN (11.3 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Taiwan.

73.20 PLN
41.37 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 577.46 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 146.73 PLN (40.09 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Taiwan.

577.46 PLN
146.73 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 237.91 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 48.82 PLN (13.34 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Taiwan.

237.91 PLN
48.82 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Taiwan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.91 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 14852 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 2808 PLN (767.09 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Taiwan.

14 852 PLN
2 808 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 9308 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 2010 PLN (549.06 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Taiwan.

9 308 PLN
2 010 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 30092 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 6115 PLN (1670.68 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Taiwan.

30 092 PLN
6 115 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 19130 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 4006 PLN (1094.43 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Taiwan.

19 130 PLN
4 006 PLN

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 63523 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 51639 PLN (14108.33 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in Taiwan.

63 523 PLN
51 639 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 44566 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 28274 PLN (7724.89 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Taiwan.

44 566 PLN
28 274 PLN

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 18832 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 6003 PLN (1640.04 USD) in Taiwan. The average salary is 68.1% lower in Taiwan.

18 832 PLN
6 003 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

380 PLN
251 PLN

Two stars

535 PLN
277 PLN

Three stars

714 PLN
365 PLN

Four stars

924 PLN
735 PLN

Five stars

2 200 PLN
1 440 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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