PRICES IN TAIWAN
The island nation of Taiwan is located in the eastern part of Asia, north of the Philippines and east of China. It occupies an area of 36,197 km2 . The population is about 23.2 million people. It is washed by the Pacific Ocean and the waters of three Asian seas. Modern Taiwan is one of the world leaders in the field of high-tech products. There is a fairly high standard of living and a strong economy here.
Note. At the current exchange rate, 1 new Taiwanese dollar corresponds to 0.034 US dollars/0.029 euros.
Next, let's highlight the average prices of food and some other goods/services in Taiwan in 2025.
PRICES IN TAIWAN IN 2025
| Product | Price |
| Milk (1 liter) | 97.08 NT$/2.84 € |
| Loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 59.52 NT$/1.74 € |
| Rice (white) (1 kg) | 94.84 NT$/2.77 € |
| Eggs (12 pcs.) | 86.66 NT$/2.53 € |
| Local cheese (1 kg) | 514.89 NT$/15.06 € |
| Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 268.86 NT$/7.86 € |
| Apples (1 kg) | 143.96 NT$/4.21 € |
| Banana (1 kg) | 76.15 NT$/2.23 € |
| Orange (1 kg) | 84.09 NT$/2.46 € |
| Tomato (1 kg) | 109.53 NT$/3.20 € |
| Potato (1 kg) | 85.44 NT$/2.50 € |
| Onion (1 kg) | 68.18 NT$/1.99 € |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 65.22 NT$/1.91 € |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 37.55 NT$/1.10 € |
| Bottle of wine (medium level) | 400.00 NT$/11.70 € |
| Local beer (0,5 liter bottle) | 52.01 NT$/1.52 € |
| Imported beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 70.84 NT$/2.07 € |
| Pack of 20 cigarettes (Marlboro) | 120.00 NT$/3.51 € |
Important. Taiwan, along with Hong Kong, South Korea and Singapore, is part of the four so-called Asian tigers. The cost of living in this country is 25-30% lower than in the United States.
| Goods/services | Price |
| Public transportation | 25.00 NT$/0.73 € |
| Monthly pass | 1,200.00 NT$/35.09 € |
| Cab 1 km (normal fare) | 25.00 NT$/0.73 € |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 30.77 NT$/0.90 € |
| Utilities (monthly) for an 85m2 apartment | 2,495.66 NT$/72.98 € |
| Monthly mobile tariff plan | 590.47 NT$/17.27 € |
| Internet (60 Mbps or more) | 717.64 NT$/20.99 € |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | 1,161.65 NT$/33.97 € |
| Tennis court rental (1 hour) | 336.67 NT$/9.85 € |
| Movie theater (international rental) 1 seat | 320.00 NT$/9.36 € |
| A pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,097.86 NT$/61.35 € |
| One summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M...) | 1,002.45 NT$/293.16 € |
| A pair of mid-range sneakers (nike, adidas...) | 2,702.06 NT$/79.02 € |
| Pair of men's leather business shoes | 3,368.30 NT$/98.50 |
| Standard men's haircut | 761.00 NT$/11.26 € |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69.00 NT$/2.02 € |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61.00 NT$/1.78 € |
| Rental apartment (1 bedroom) in the city center | 15,950.32 NT$/466.46 € |
| Rental apartment (3 bedrooms) in the city center | 35,708.80 NT$/1,044.29 € |
Note. Price information is based on current data from official statistical offices and surveys of local residents in different Taiwanese cities.
The average salary in Taiwan is 55,512 NT$ per month, which corresponds to 1,695 US dollars. The minimum monthly wage is 28,590 NT$ (870 US dollars). Work in Taiwan is available for foreigners in the fields of information technology and electronics, insurance, finance and banking. An advanced command of English will allow you to find a job in the field of tourism, teaching and tutoring.
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