Cost of Living Comparison Between Taiwan and Malaysia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Malaysia are 34.7% lower than in Taiwan (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Malaysia are 36.2% lower than in Taiwan | |
| Rent Prices in Malaysia are 41.6% lower than in Taiwan | |
| Restaurant Prices in Malaysia are 19.8% lower than in Taiwan | |
| Groceries Prices in Malaysia are 40.4% lower than in Taiwan | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Malaysia is 14.4% lower than in Taiwan | |
Restaurants | Taiwan Edit |
Malaysia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
150.00 NT$ (21.96 RM) |
95.61 NT$ (14.00 RM) |
-36.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
950.00 NT$ (139.10 RM) |
682.96 NT$ (100.00 RM) |
-28.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
153.50 NT$ (22.48 RM) |
122.93 NT$ (18.00 RM) |
-19.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
60.00 NT$ (8.79 RM) |
102.44 NT$ (15.00 RM) |
+70.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
80.00 NT$ (11.71 RM) |
136.59 NT$ (20.00 RM) |
+70.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
93.83 NT$ (13.74 RM) |
80.62 NT$ (11.80 RM) |
-14.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
31.95 NT$ (4.68 RM) |
22.44 NT$ (3.29 RM) |
-29.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
21.55 NT$ (3.16 RM) |
12.89 NT$ (1.89 RM) |
-40.2 % |
Markets | Taiwan Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
365.91 NT$ (53.58 RM) |
185.75 NT$ (27.20 RM) |
-49.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
54.86 NT$ (8.03 RM) |
23.57 NT$ (3.45 RM) |
-57.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
43.62 NT$ (6.39 RM) |
16.89 NT$ (2.47 RM) |
-61.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
92.66 NT$ (13.57 RM) |
58.63 NT$ (8.58 RM) |
-36.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
216.16 NT$ (31.65 RM) |
179.31 NT$ (26.25 RM) |
-17.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
120.76 NT$ (17.68 RM) |
54.61 NT$ (8.00 RM) |
-54.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
265.75 NT$ (38.91 RM) |
108.94 NT$ (15.95 RM) |
-59.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
60.27 NT$ (8.82 RM) |
33.96 NT$ (4.97 RM) |
-43.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
29.03 NT$ (4.25 RM) |
17.08 NT$ (2.50 RM) |
-41.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
37.52 NT$ (5.49 RM) |
35.16 NT$ (5.15 RM) |
-6.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
47.50 NT$ (6.95 RM) |
17.79 NT$ (2.60 RM) |
-62.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
38.18 NT$ (5.59 RM) |
11.66 NT$ (1.71 RM) |
-69.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
32.98 NT$ (4.83 RM) |
13.88 NT$ (2.03 RM) |
-57.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
59.48 NT$ (8.71 RM) |
29.13 NT$ (4.27 RM) |
-51.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
35.67 NT$ (5.22 RM) |
17.00 NT$ (2.49 RM) |
-52.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
400.00 NT$ (58.57 RM) |
478.07 NT$ (70.00 RM) |
+19.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
50.44 NT$ (7.39 RM) |
75.68 NT$ (11.08 RM) |
+50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
71.02 NT$ (10.40 RM) |
106.10 NT$ (15.53 RM) |
+49.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
120.00 NT$ (17.57 RM) |
122.93 NT$ (18.00 RM) |
+2.4 % |
Transportation | Taiwan Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
24.00 NT$ (3.51 RM) |
20.49 NT$ (3.00 RM) |
-14.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
1,200.00 NT$ (175.71 RM) |
341.48 NT$ (50.00 RM) |
-71.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
85.00 NT$ (12.45 RM) |
27.32 NT$ (4.00 RM) |
-67.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
40.23 NT$ (5.89 RM) |
32.97 NT$ (4.83 RM) |
-18.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
300.00 NT$ (43.93 RM) |
136.59 NT$ (20.00 RM) |
-54.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
117.27 NT$ (17.17 RM) |
53.04 NT$ (7.77 RM) |
-54.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,000,000.00 NT$ (146,421.12 RM) |
1,093,213.20 NT$ (160,069.50 RM) |
+9.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
787,405.41 NT$ (115,292.78 RM) |
883,866.83 NT$ (129,416.77 RM) |
+12.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Taiwan Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
2,577.14 NT$ (377.35 RM) |
1,443.73 NT$ (211.39 RM) |
-44.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
830.25 NT$ (121.57 RM) |
287.97 NT$ (42.16 RM) |
-65.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
735.97 NT$ (107.76 RM) |
802.69 NT$ (117.53 RM) |
+9.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Taiwan Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
1,142.23 NT$ (167.25 RM) |
1,067.13 NT$ (156.25 RM) |
-6.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
344.35 NT$ (50.42 RM) |
195.20 NT$ (28.58 RM) |
-43.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
300.00 NT$ (43.93 RM) |
122.93 NT$ (18.00 RM) |
-59.0 % |
Childcare | Taiwan Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
16,634.15 NT$ (2,435.59 RM) |
4,927.91 NT$ (721.55 RM) |
-70.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
469,514.46 NT$ (68,746.83 RM) |
188,832.85 NT$ (27,649.12 RM) |
-59.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Taiwan Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
2,128.11 NT$ (311.60 RM) |
1,632.26 NT$ (239.00 RM) |
-23.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
1,006.87 NT$ (147.43 RM) |
883.77 NT$ (129.40 RM) |
-12.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
2,648.59 NT$ (387.81 RM) |
2,078.88 NT$ (304.39 RM) |
-21.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
3,300.00 NT$ (483.19 RM) |
1,834.73 NT$ (268.64 RM) |
-44.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Taiwan Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
15,171.37 NT$ (2,221.41 RM) |
10,689.29 NT$ (1,565.14 RM) |
-29.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
10,987.62 NT$ (1,608.82 RM) |
7,712.06 NT$ (1,129.21 RM) |
-29.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
35,133.50 NT$ (5,144.29 RM) |
19,415.62 NT$ (2,842.86 RM) |
-44.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
25,636.92 NT$ (3,753.79 RM) |
12,908.39 NT$ (1,890.06 RM) |
-49.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Taiwan Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
23,912.63 NT$ (3,501.31 RM) |
5,488.06 NT$ (803.57 RM) |
-77.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
14,868.00 NT$ (2,176.99 RM) |
3,071.23 NT$ (449.69 RM) |
-79.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Taiwan Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
50,966.95 NT$ (7,462.64 RM) |
27,849.16 NT$ (4,077.70 RM) |
-45.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.85 | 4.04 | +118.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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