Cost of Living
Restaurants
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant
NT$225
Meal for Two at a Mid-range Restaurant
(3 courses)
(3 courses)
NT$1K
McMeal at McDonald's
NT$153
Domestic Beer (0.5L)
NT$58
Imported Beer (0.33L bottle)
NT$80
Cappuccino (regular)
NT$98
Coca-Cola/Pepsi
(0.33L bottle)
(0.33L bottle)
NT$35
Water (0.33L bottle)
NT$24
Market Prices
Milk (1L)
NT$125
Loaf of Fresh Bread (500g)
NT$75
Rice (1kg)
NT$85
Eggs (12 pieces)
NT$88
Cheese (1kg)
NT$620
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
NT$255
Beef (1kg)
NT$500
Apples (1kg)
NT$225
Bananas (1kg)
NT$78
Oranges (1kg)
NT$95
Tomatoes (1kg)
NT$120
Potatoes (1kg)
NT$94
Onion (1kg)
NT$60
Lettuce (1 head)
NT$70
Water (1.5L)
NT$38
Bottle of Wine (mid-range)
NT$500
Local Beer (0.5L)
NT$50
Imported Beer (0.33L)
NT$70
Cigarettes (20 pieces)
NT$150
Transportation
One-way Ticket
(Local Transport)
(Local Transport)
NT$23
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
NT$450
Taxi Start (Initial Fare)
NT$93
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
NT$23
Taxi 1-hour Waiting
(Normal Tariff)
(Normal Tariff)
NT$240
Gasoline (1 liter)
NT$32
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline
(or equivalent new car)
(or equivalent new car)
NT$1M
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6L 97kW Comfort
(or equivalent new car)
(or equivalent new car)
NT$735K
Sports and Recreation
Fitness Club
(Monthly Membership)
(Monthly Membership)
NT$1K
Tennis Court Rent
(1 Hour on Weekend)
(1 Hour on Weekend)
NT$250
Cinema
(International Release)
(International Release)
NT$330
Utilities
Basic Utilities
(85m² Apartment)
(85m² Apartment)
NT$3K
Mobile Internet (10 GB+ Data)
NT$653
Internet
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
NT$800
Childcare
Preschool (1 month)
NT$14K
International Primary School
(1 year)
(1 year)
NT$500K
Clothing and Footwear
1 Pair of Jeans
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
NT$3K
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
NT$1K
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes
(Mid-range)
(Mid-range)
NT$3K
1 Pair of Men's Leather Business Shoes
NT$4K