| Restaurants | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 200.00 NT$ | Low | 414th/520 | 47th/121 | 5th/21 |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,500.00 NT$ | Low | 339th/509 | 27th/118 | 3rd/21 |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 170.00 NT$ | Very Low | 346th/403 | 53th/105 | 6th/20 |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 99.50 NT$ | Low | 325th/500 | 36th/106 | 4th/21 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 120.00 NT$ | Low | 324th/467 | 45th/97 | 6th/19 |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 115.66 NT$ | Moderate | 260th/520 | 28th/121 | 2nd/21 |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 29.75 NT$ | Very Low | 417th/520 | 44th/121 | 6th/21 |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 19.81 NT$ | Low | 391st/518 | 28th/121 | 7th/21 |
| Markets | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 96.53 NT$ | Very High | 9th/520 | 6th/121 | 5th/21 |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 50.38 NT$ | Moderate | 279th/519 | 24th/121 | 11st/21 |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 45.18 NT$ | High | 161st/512 | 10th/120 | 4th/21 |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 85.07 NT$ | Low | 339th/520 | 21st/121 | 5th/21 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 277.70 NT$ | Very High | 42th/503 | 5th/115 | 3rd/20 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 135.46 NT$ | Moderate | 237th/513 | 14th/120 | 2nd/21 |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 287.09 NT$ | High | 100th/497 | 11st/115 | 4th/20 |
| Apples (1 lb) | 69.03 NT$ | Very High | 65th/508 | 6th/118 | 4th/20 |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 49.70 NT$ | Very High | 10th/516 | 1st/121 | 1st/21 |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 44.14 NT$ | High | 147th/490 | 9th/117 | 5th/19 |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 64.05 NT$ | High | 130th/502 | 3rd/117 | 3rd/19 |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 39.35 NT$ | Very High | 71st/503 | 4th/118 | 4th/19 |
| Onions (1 lb) | 31.38 NT$ | High | 151st/502 | 11st/118 | 4th/19 |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 53.00 NT$ | Moderate | 208th/491 | 17th/114 | 3rd/19 |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 37.25 NT$ | High | 197th/512 | 10th/121 | 3rd/21 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 475.00 NT$ | Very High | 78th/495 | 27th/103 | 3rd/19 |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 55.70 NT$ | Moderate | 257th/487 | 61st/105 | 5th/21 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 65.71 NT$ | Low | 319th/453 | 77th/97 | 7th/18 |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 120.00 NT$ | Low | 306th/395 | 44th/90 | 6th/12 |
| Transportation | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 25.00 NT$ | Low | 327th/469 | 31st/106 | 4th/18 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 1,200.00 NT$ | Low | 236th/391 | 23th/84 | 5th/14 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 85.00 NT$ | Moderate | 211st/391 | 25th/100 | 5th/18 |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 40.23 NT$ | Low | 258th/354 | 27th/93 | 3rd/17 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 300.00 NT$ | Low | 198th/302 | 14th/75 | 3rd/12 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 30.68 NT$ | Low | 390th/520 | 83th/121 | 18th/21 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,083,000.00 NT$ | Moderate | 195th/335 | 27th/62 | 2nd/13 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 785,425.62 NT$ | Very Low | 394th/490 | 52th/110 | 4th/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) | 2,369.25 NT$ | Very Low | 420th/504 | 60th/116 | 8th/20 |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 578.05 NT$ | Moderate | 275th/520 | 25th/121 | 5th/21 |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 821.61 NT$ | Low | 341st/516 | 39th/119 | 3rd/20 |
| Sports And Leisure | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,323.56 NT$ | Low | 304th/504 | 62th/114 | 13th/20 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 505.00 NT$ | Low | 268th/392 | 43th/100 | 13th/18 |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 320.00 NT$ | Moderate | 252th/461 | 31st/107 | 7th/19 |
| Childcare | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 20,384.62 NT$ | Moderate | 188th/400 | 25th/107 | 10th/19 |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 581,111.11 NT$ | High | 120th/371 | 15th/94 | 10th/17 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 1,983.82 NT$ | Moderate | 274th/479 | 28th/112 | 5th/20 |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 1,151.17 NT$ | Low | 345th/444 | 44th/106 | 8th/20 |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,653.33 NT$ | Very Low | 402th/499 | 60th/118 | 7th/21 |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 3,580.91 NT$ | Moderate | 220th/460 | 16th/111 | 3rd/20 |
| Rent Per Month | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 24,729.12 NT$ | Moderate | 300th/515 | 26th/121 | 6th/21 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 16,390.29 NT$ | Low | 323th/516 | 30th/120 | 7th/21 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 52,351.79 NT$ | Moderate | 270th/513 | 35th/119 | 8th/21 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 32,601.20 NT$ | Moderate | 297th/512 | 29th/119 | 6th/21 |
| Buy Apartment Price | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 40,687.34 NT$ | Very High | 17th/482 | 7th/109 | 4th/21 |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 24,186.08 NT$ | Very High | 20th/475 | 7th/105 | 3rd/20 |
| Salaries And Financing | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Asia Ranking |
Eastern Asia Ranking |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 51,168.44 NT$ | Moderate | 301st/517 | 29th/120 | 5th/21 |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.31 | Very Low | 483th/492 | 105th/108 | 17th/20 |