Cost of Living Comparison Between Singapore and Taiwan 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Taiwan is 46.0% lower than in Singapore (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Taiwan is 59.6% lower than in Singapore | |
| Rent Prices in Taiwan are 81.0% lower than in Singapore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Taiwan are 50.7% lower than in Singapore | |
| Groceries Prices in Taiwan are 21.1% lower than in Singapore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Taiwan is 2.7% higher than in Singapore | |
Restaurants | Singapore Edit |
Taiwan Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
S$15.00 (NT$369.44) |
S$6.09 (NT$150.00) |
-59.4 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
S$80.00 (NT$1,970.36) |
S$40.60 (NT$1,000.00) |
-49.2 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
S$10.00 (NT$246.30) |
S$6.86 (NT$169.00) |
-31.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
S$10.00 (NT$246.30) |
S$2.44 (NT$60.00) |
-75.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
S$12.00 (NT$295.55) |
S$3.25 (NT$80.00) |
-72.9 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
S$6.38 (NT$157.14) |
S$3.87 (NT$95.43) |
-39.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
S$2.37 (NT$58.39) |
S$1.29 (NT$31.85) |
-45.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
S$1.59 (NT$39.18) |
S$0.86 (NT$21.15) |
-46.0 % |
Markets | Singapore Edit |
Taiwan Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
S$3.81 (NT$93.92) |
S$3.95 (NT$97.31) |
+3.6 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
S$2.78 (NT$68.37) |
S$2.19 (NT$54.05) |
-20.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
S$1.46 (NT$35.86) |
S$1.79 (NT$44.18) |
+23.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
S$4.74 (NT$116.68) |
S$3.41 (NT$83.88) |
-28.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
S$12.99 (NT$319.92) |
S$10.54 (NT$259.51) |
-18.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
S$5.95 (NT$146.56) |
S$5.09 (NT$125.29) |
-14.5 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
S$15.18 (NT$373.93) |
S$12.04 (NT$296.63) |
-20.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
S$2.57 (NT$63.33) |
S$2.74 (NT$67.57) |
+6.7 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
S$1.84 (NT$45.24) |
S$1.61 (NT$39.75) |
-12.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
S$2.73 (NT$67.34) |
S$1.74 (NT$42.94) |
-36.2 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
S$1.28 (NT$31.64) |
S$2.25 (NT$55.36) |
+75.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
S$1.48 (NT$36.51) |
S$1.71 (NT$42.06) |
+15.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
S$1.33 (NT$32.88) |
S$1.36 (NT$33.62) |
+2.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
S$2.47 (NT$60.85) |
S$2.66 (NT$65.48) |
+7.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
S$1.86 (NT$45.80) |
S$1.52 (NT$37.51) |
-18.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
S$35.00 (NT$862.03) |
S$18.27 (NT$450.00) |
-47.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
S$5.81 (NT$143.01) |
S$2.11 (NT$52.03) |
-63.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
S$5.74 (NT$141.46) |
S$2.88 (NT$70.87) |
-49.9 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
S$18.00 (NT$443.33) |
S$5.08 (NT$125.00) |
-71.8 % |
Transportation | Singapore Edit |
Taiwan Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
S$2.00 (NT$49.26) |
S$0.81 (NT$20.00) |
-59.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
S$128.00 (NT$3,152.58) |
S$48.72 (NT$1,200.00) |
-61.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
S$4.60 (NT$113.30) |
S$3.55 (NT$87.50) |
-22.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
S$1.61 (NT$39.64) |
S$1.63 (NT$40.23) |
+1.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
S$21.00 (NT$517.22) |
S$12.18 (NT$300.00) |
-42.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
S$3.13 (NT$77.11) |
S$1.27 (NT$31.34) |
-59.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
S$201,900.00 (NT$4,972,699.04) |
S$43,362.61 (NT$1,068,000.00) |
-78.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
S$184,485.05 (NT$4,543,777.33) |
S$31,202.72 (NT$768,507.95) |
-83.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Singapore Edit |
Taiwan Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
S$206.37 (NT$5,082.69) |
S$105.05 (NT$2,587.37) |
-49.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
S$16.57 (NT$408.19) |
S$23.14 (NT$569.83) |
+39.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
S$33.50 (NT$825.08) |
S$30.51 (NT$751.50) |
-8.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Singapore Edit |
Taiwan Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
S$130.19 (NT$3,206.57) |
S$48.34 (NT$1,190.65) |
-62.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
S$13.96 (NT$343.80) |
S$16.15 (NT$397.73) |
+15.7 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
S$15.00 (NT$369.44) |
S$12.18 (NT$300.00) |
-18.8 % |
Childcare | Singapore Edit |
Taiwan Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
S$1,829.79 (NT$45,066.88) |
S$714.95 (NT$17,608.87) |
-60.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
S$34,851.33 (NT$858,371.43) |
S$20,401.09 (NT$502,468.92) |
-41.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Singapore Edit |
Taiwan Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
S$99.14 (NT$2,441.84) |
S$78.75 (NT$1,939.47) |
-20.6 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
S$59.93 (NT$1,475.96) |
S$43.26 (NT$1,065.43) |
-27.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
S$136.50 (NT$3,361.93) |
S$107.40 (NT$2,645.10) |
-21.3 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
S$150.71 (NT$3,712.02) |
S$132.32 (NT$3,258.89) |
-12.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Singapore Edit |
Taiwan Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
S$3,723.08 (NT$91,697.55) |
S$681.02 (NT$16,773.17) |
-81.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
S$2,639.58 (NT$65,011.66) |
S$428.04 (NT$10,542.39) |
-83.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
S$7,433.33 (NT$183,079.39) |
S$1,435.36 (NT$35,352.13) |
-80.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
S$4,900.00 (NT$120,684.62) |
S$999.99 (NT$24,629.20) |
-79.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Singapore Edit |
Taiwan Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
S$2,826.29 (NT$69,610.22) |
S$1,015.24 (NT$25,004.89) |
-64.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
S$1,917.80 (NT$47,234.60) |
S$696.82 (NT$17,162.24) |
-63.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Singapore Edit |
Taiwan Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
S$5,410.46 (NT$133,257.12) |
S$2,245.10 (NT$55,295.62) |
-58.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.45 | 2.36 | -3.7 % |
| Last update: | 17 June 2026 | 16 June 2026 | |
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