| Restaurants | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | NT$150.00 | Very Low | 490th/572 | 59th/125 | 9th/23 |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | NT$1,500.00 | Low | 389th/562 | 24th/123 | 3rd/23 |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | NT$180.00 | Very Low | 363th/431 | 48th/106 | 4th/22 |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | NT$90.00 | Low | 402th/552 | 36th/107 | 4th/23 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | NT$120.00 | Low | 367th/508 | 44th/99 | 6th/22 |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | NT$107.95 | Moderate | 335th/568 | 40th/124 | 7th/23 |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | NT$30.05 | Very Low | 457th/565 | 44th/125 | 7th/23 |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | NT$19.76 | Low | 437th/567 | 28th/125 | 7th/23 |
| Markets | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | NT$97.14 | Very High | 13th/572 | 5th/124 | 4th/23 |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | NT$55.52 | Moderate | 301st/570 | 18th/124 | 10th/23 |
| White Rice (1 lb) | NT$46.15 | High | 174th/568 | 9th/125 | 4th/23 |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | NT$82.06 | Low | 406th/572 | 25th/125 | 4th/23 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | NT$275.86 | Very High | 49th/550 | 8th/116 | 5th/20 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | NT$140.05 | Moderate | 277th/565 | 9th/122 | 2nd/22 |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | NT$309.89 | Very High | 104th/552 | 7th/121 | 2nd/23 |
| Apples (1 lb) | NT$69.99 | Very High | 75th/562 | 6th/123 | 4th/22 |
| Bananas (1 lb) | NT$47.76 | Very High | 13th/565 | 3rd/125 | 2nd/23 |
| Oranges (1 lb) | NT$43.95 | High | 170th/541 | 10th/120 | 5th/21 |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | NT$64.33 | High | 133th/557 | 3rd/120 | 3rd/20 |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | NT$39.71 | Very High | 91st/552 | 4th/121 | 4th/20 |
| Onions (1 lb) | NT$33.16 | High | 137th/546 | 7th/120 | 4th/21 |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | NT$54.80 | High | 206th/537 | 14th/118 | 4th/22 |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | NT$37.18 | Moderate | 225th/555 | 6th/123 | 2nd/23 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | NT$450.00 | High | 127th/539 | 26th/102 | 6th/19 |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | NT$52.63 | Moderate | 309th/530 | 64th/106 | 5th/23 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | NT$71.27 | Low | 312th/489 | 64th/98 | 3rd/20 |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | NT$125.00 | Low | 322th/406 | 52th/94 | 7th/13 |
| Transportation | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | NT$25.00 | Low | 354th/500 | 30th/108 | 5th/22 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | NT$1,200.00 | Low | 264th/412 | 22th/81 | 6th/16 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | NT$85.00 | Moderate | 217th/411 | 26th/106 | 6th/21 |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | NT$40.23 | Low | 266th/366 | 28th/98 | 3rd/19 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | NT$300.00 | Low | 216th/299 | 18th/69 | 3rd/11 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | NT$32.93 | Very Low | 462th/573 | 89th/125 | 20th/23 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | NT$1,068,000.00 | Moderate | 131st/252 | 21st/59 | 2nd/12 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | NT$773,800.91 | Very Low | 435th/535 | 53th/110 | 5th/22 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | NT$2,488.18 | Very Low | 451st/548 | 58th/120 | 8th/22 |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | NT$553.62 | Moderate | 319th/572 | 23th/125 | 4th/23 |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | NT$868.88 | Low | 370th/566 | 31st/123 | 3rd/23 |
| Sports And Leisure | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | NT$1,312.62 | Low | 336th/555 | 60th/119 | 13th/22 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | NT$510.00 | Low | 271st/395 | 43th/99 | 11st/18 |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | NT$300.00 | Moderate | 290th/486 | 32th/111 | 8th/22 |
| Childcare | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | NT$19,727.27 | Moderate | 205th/415 | 28th/113 | 10th/20 |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | NT$531,250.00 | High | 151st/384 | 21st/97 | 12th/16 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | NT$1,703.60 | Low | 372th/514 | 44th/118 | 8th/21 |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | NT$1,273.85 | Low | 303th/470 | 37th/110 | 5th/21 |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | NT$2,591.67 | Very Low | 438th/532 | 66th/120 | 11st/23 |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | NT$3,262.00 | Low | 301st/481 | 26th/114 | 5th/20 |
| Rent Per Month | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | NT$27,578.95 | Moderate | 314th/565 | 22th/124 | 5th/23 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | NT$14,833.33 | Low | 381st/563 | 34th/124 | 7th/23 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | NT$49,417.75 | Moderate | 329th/560 | 34th/123 | 9th/23 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | NT$30,189.00 | Low | 357th/558 | 29th/123 | 7th/23 |
| Buy Apartment Price | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | NT$38,260.25 | Very High | 25th/515 | 8th/112 | 5th/23 |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | NT$22,670.94 | Very High | 22th/513 | 6th/111 | 3rd/23 |
| Salaries And Financing | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | NT$55,639.02 | Moderate | 328th/566 | 24th/124 | 7th/23 |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.35 | Very Low | 510th/518 | 109th/111 | 20th/22 |