| Restaurants | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 NT$ | Very Low | 441st/520 | 61st/121 | 7th/21 |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,000.00 NT$ | Very Low | 420th/509 | 49th/118 | 7th/21 |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 162.50 NT$ | Very Low | 355th/403 | 58th/105 | 7th/20 |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 52.50 NT$ | Very Low | 441st/500 | 76th/106 | 8th/21 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 80.00 NT$ | Very Low | 422th/467 | 78th/97 | 9th/19 |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 74.55 NT$ | Low | 405th/520 | 80th/121 | 19th/21 |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 28.46 NT$ | Very Low | 422th/520 | 49th/121 | 8th/21 |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 18.75 NT$ | Low | 394th/518 | 29th/121 | 8th/21 |
| Markets | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 100.12 NT$ | Very High | 6th/520 | 3rd/121 | 3rd/21 |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 46.87 NT$ | Moderate | 302th/519 | 31st/121 | 15th/21 |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 44.98 NT$ | High | 162th/512 | 11st/120 | 5th/21 |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 81.75 NT$ | Low | 348th/520 | 26th/121 | 6th/21 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 233.06 NT$ | Very High | 84th/503 | 19th/115 | 6th/20 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 123.20 NT$ | Moderate | 280th/513 | 20th/120 | 4th/21 |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 341.71 NT$ | ||||
| Apples (1 lb) | 58.97 NT$ | ||||
| Bananas (1 lb) | 36.89 NT$ | Very High | 61st/516 | 11st/121 | 4th/21 |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 34.78 NT$ | ||||
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 53.30 NT$ | ||||
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 60.48 NT$ | ||||
| Onions (1 lb) | 30.05 NT$ | ||||
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 51.67 NT$ | ||||
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 25.00 NT$ | Low | 317th/512 | 23th/121 | 8th/21 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 290.00 NT$ | ||||
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 47.50 NT$ | Low | 308th/487 | 74th/105 | 8th/21 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 75.00 NT$ | ||||
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 137.50 NT$ | ||||
| Transportation | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 20.00 NT$ | Low | 352th/469 | 41st/106 | 6th/18 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 1,200.00 NT$ | Moderate | 234th/390 | 22th/84 | 4th/14 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 85.00 NT$ | Moderate | 210th/391 | 24th/100 | 4th/18 |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 44.26 NT$ | ||||
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 300.00 NT$ | ||||
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 29.98 NT$ | Low | 394th/520 | 86th/121 | 20th/21 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,068,000.00 NT$ | ||||
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 784,000.00 NT$ | Very Low | 395th/490 | 53th/110 | 5th/21 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 3,666.67 NT$ | ||||
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 632.67 NT$ | Moderate | 250th/520 | 23th/121 | 4th/21 |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 726.75 NT$ | Low | 355th/516 | 43th/119 | 5th/20 |
| Sports And Leisure | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,228.57 NT$ | Low | 339th/504 | 65th/114 | 14th/20 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 250.00 NT$ | Very Low | 364th/392 | 79th/100 | 18th/18 |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 350.00 NT$ | Moderate | 230th/461 | 26th/107 | 4th/19 |
| Childcare | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 21,000.00 NT$ | ||||
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 584,748.67 NT$ | ||||
| Clothing And Shoes | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 1,733.33 NT$ | Low | 342th/479 | 44th/112 | 7th/20 |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 1,283.33 NT$ | Low | 276th/444 | 29th/106 | 2nd/20 |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,825.00 NT$ | Low | 351st/498 | 48th/118 | 3rd/21 |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 4,875.00 NT$ | ||||
| Rent Per Month | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 20,021.71 NT$ | Low | 357th/515 | 43th/121 | 9th/21 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 11,999.62 NT$ | Low | 384th/516 | 50th/120 | 10th/21 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 48,298.85 NT$ | Moderate | 301st/513 | 37th/119 | 10th/21 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 30,570.60 NT$ | Low | 318th/512 | 32th/119 | 8th/21 |
| Buy Apartment Price | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 40,085.99 NT$ | Very High | 18th/482 | 8th/109 | 5th/21 |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 20,975.31 NT$ | Very High | 29th/475 | 8th/105 | 4th/20 |
| Salaries And Financing | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 42,394.80 NT$ | Low | 323th/517 | 37th/120 | 12th/21 |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.74 |