Cost of Living Comparison Between Taiwan and China 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in China is 31.8% lower than in Taiwan (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in China is 29.2% lower than in Taiwan | |
| Rent Prices in China are 18.0% lower than in Taiwan | |
| Restaurant Prices in China are 14.7% lower than in Taiwan | |
| Groceries Prices in China are 41.3% lower than in Taiwan | |
| Local Purchasing Power in China is 18.1% lower than in Taiwan | |
Restaurants | Taiwan Edit |
China Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
150.00 NT$ (32.95 ¥) |
97.89 NT$ (21.50 ¥) |
-34.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
1,000.00 NT$ (219.64 ¥) |
819.52 NT$ (180.00 ¥) |
-18.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
160.00 NT$ (35.14 ¥) |
162.77 NT$ (35.75 ¥) |
+1.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
60.00 NT$ (13.18 ¥) |
31.87 NT$ (7.00 ¥) |
-46.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
84.79 NT$ (18.62 ¥) |
68.29 NT$ (15.00 ¥) |
-19.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
93.76 NT$ (20.59 ¥) |
101.67 NT$ (22.33 ¥) |
+8.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
31.32 NT$ (6.88 ¥) |
15.00 NT$ (3.30 ¥) |
-52.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
21.27 NT$ (4.67 ¥) |
9.41 NT$ (2.07 ¥) |
-55.8 % |
Markets | Taiwan Edit |
China Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
363.57 NT$ (79.85 ¥) |
222.92 NT$ (48.96 ¥) |
-38.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
52.68 NT$ (11.57 ¥) |
48.96 NT$ (10.75 ¥) |
-7.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
43.18 NT$ (9.48 ¥) |
14.03 NT$ (3.08 ¥) |
-67.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
88.05 NT$ (19.34 ¥) |
53.36 NT$ (11.72 ¥) |
-39.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
225.06 NT$ (49.43 ¥) |
193.31 NT$ (42.46 ¥) |
-14.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
122.91 NT$ (27.00 ¥) |
49.09 NT$ (10.78 ¥) |
-60.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
279.61 NT$ (61.41 ¥) |
162.62 NT$ (35.72 ¥) |
-41.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
64.22 NT$ (14.11 ¥) |
26.54 NT$ (5.83 ¥) |
-58.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
33.11 NT$ (7.27 ¥) |
19.07 NT$ (4.19 ¥) |
-42.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
37.83 NT$ (8.31 ¥) |
22.37 NT$ (4.91 ¥) |
-40.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
48.36 NT$ (10.62 ¥) |
17.54 NT$ (3.85 ¥) |
-63.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
37.69 NT$ (8.28 ¥) |
11.22 NT$ (2.46 ¥) |
-70.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
30.38 NT$ (6.67 ¥) |
13.37 NT$ (2.94 ¥) |
-56.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
60.41 NT$ (13.27 ¥) |
19.83 NT$ (4.36 ¥) |
-67.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
37.49 NT$ (8.23 ¥) |
18.12 NT$ (3.98 ¥) |
-51.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
400.00 NT$ (87.86 ¥) |
364.23 NT$ (80.00 ¥) |
-8.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
51.66 NT$ (11.35 ¥) |
26.42 NT$ (5.80 ¥) |
-48.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
70.04 NT$ (15.38 ¥) |
54.79 NT$ (12.03 ¥) |
-21.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
120.00 NT$ (26.36 ¥) |
113.82 NT$ (25.00 ¥) |
-5.1 % |
Transportation | Taiwan Edit |
China Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
25.00 NT$ (5.49 ¥) |
13.66 NT$ (3.00 ¥) |
-45.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
1,200.00 NT$ (263.57 ¥) |
910.57 NT$ (200.00 ¥) |
-24.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
85.00 NT$ (18.67 ¥) |
45.53 NT$ (10.00 ¥) |
-46.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
40.23 NT$ (8.84 ¥) |
18.32 NT$ (4.02 ¥) |
-54.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
300.00 NT$ (65.89 ¥) |
218.54 NT$ (48.00 ¥) |
-27.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
116.64 NT$ (25.62 ¥) |
142.26 NT$ (31.25 ¥) |
+22.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,100,000.00 NT$ (241,605.65 ¥) |
637,402.30 NT$ (140,000.00 ¥) |
-42.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
789,428.57 NT$ (173,391.28 ¥) |
558,352.17 NT$ (122,637.31 ¥) |
-29.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Taiwan Edit |
China Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
2,455.30 NT$ (539.29 ¥) |
1,701.95 NT$ (373.82 ¥) |
-30.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
726.25 NT$ (159.52 ¥) |
333.52 NT$ (73.25 ¥) |
-54.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
714.59 NT$ (156.95 ¥) |
382.95 NT$ (84.11 ¥) |
-46.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Taiwan Edit |
China Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
1,178.46 NT$ (258.84 ¥) |
1,340.32 NT$ (294.39 ¥) |
+13.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
338.64 NT$ (74.38 ¥) |
487.64 NT$ (107.11 ¥) |
+44.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
320.00 NT$ (70.29 ¥) |
209.43 NT$ (46.00 ¥) |
-34.6 % |
Childcare | Taiwan Edit |
China Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
16,234.38 NT$ (3,565.74 ¥) |
14,097.26 NT$ (3,096.34 ¥) |
-13.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
488,461.54 NT$ (107,286.43 ¥) |
581,758.12 NT$ (127,778.23 ¥) |
+19.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Taiwan Edit |
China Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
2,055.75 NT$ (451.53 ¥) |
1,550.49 NT$ (340.55 ¥) |
-24.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
985.65 NT$ (216.49 ¥) |
1,075.70 NT$ (236.27 ¥) |
+9.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
2,717.83 NT$ (596.95 ¥) |
2,385.90 NT$ (524.04 ¥) |
-12.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
3,427.39 NT$ (752.80 ¥) |
2,478.46 NT$ (544.37 ¥) |
-27.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Taiwan Edit |
China Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
15,686.05 NT$ (3,445.31 ¥) |
15,410.05 NT$ (3,384.69 ¥) |
-1.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
10,884.54 NT$ (2,390.70 ¥) |
8,850.43 NT$ (1,943.92 ¥) |
-18.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
37,098.68 NT$ (8,148.41 ¥) |
31,618.95 NT$ (6,944.83 ¥) |
-14.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
26,600.59 NT$ (5,842.59 ¥) |
18,200.14 NT$ (3,997.51 ¥) |
-31.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Taiwan Edit |
China Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
27,504.98 NT$ (6,041.23 ¥) |
20,793.32 NT$ (4,567.08 ¥) |
-24.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
17,301.47 NT$ (3,800.12 ¥) |
10,140.41 NT$ (2,227.25 ¥) |
-41.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Taiwan Edit |
China Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
52,897.76 NT$ (11,618.54 ¥) |
30,678.25 NT$ (6,738.22 ¥) |
-42.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.08 | 4.17 | +101.0 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | March 2025 | |
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