Prices in Taipei

How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Taipei? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Taipei.

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How much will we pay in stores in Taipei? Taipei - what are the costs and is life more expensive than in United States? Taipei - How much will it cost us for entertainment, and what are the bills to be paid in pubs and restaurants?
Read below about current costs and prices in Taipei: food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs (The last update: today 15 hours ago)

Currency in Taiwan New Taiwan dollar (TWD NT$). For 10 US dollars you can get 326 New Taiwan dollars. For 100 US dollars you can get 3.26 thousand New Taiwan dollars. And the other way around: For 100 New Taiwan dollars you can get 3.07 US dollars.


The total costs in Taipei are lower than in United States. Food is 14% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 59%. The cost of living in Taipei is comparable to the cost of living in United States. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 29%.

Are hotels expensive in Taipei? How much will we pay for a room in Taipei?

The average price of accommodation in Taiwan is $70 (NT$2.27K). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $36 (NT$1.16K) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $21 (NT$700). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Taiwan in $56 (NT$1.81K). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $59 (NT$1.91K) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $85 (NT$2.78K) in Taiwan If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $176 (NT$5.72K)


Is it expensive in stores in Taipei? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Taipei? Below you will read about the current prices of food and food products in Taipei, such as: chicken breast, beer, onion, eggs, or cheese (The last update: 3 days ago)

Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Taipei? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Taipei? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Taipei?

If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 6.1 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 5.2 US dollars. And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 31 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 4.6 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1 US dollar for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Taipei, including chicken breast, beer, onion, eggs, or cheese


And if the trip plans are simply for a given region of the world, then maybe it will come out cheaper than in Taipei in nearby countries? See prices in: Hong Kong, Macau, Mexico, Philippines, and South Korea.

Food

Current prices overview: food prices Taipei

Restaurants

Current prices overview: Prices in restaurants Taipei

Cost Of Living

Current prices overview: cost of living Taipei

Entertainment

Current prices overview: entertainment costs Taipei

Taipei - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:

Price fees $94 ($61 - $154)

fees

$94 ($61 - $154)
by half less than in United States

Price internet $26 ($18.4 - $37)

internet

$26 ($18.4 - $37)
64% is less expensive than in United States

Price jeans $60 ($31 - $98)

jeans

$60 ($31 - $98)
15% more than in United States

Price average earnings $1.76K

average earnings

$1.76K
61% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a small apartment in the center $656 ($461 - $1.01K)

renting a small apartment in the center

$656 ($461 - $1.01K)
63% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a large apartment outside the center $1.09K ($921 - $1.54K)

renting a large apartment outside the center

$1.09K ($921 - $1.54K)
by half less than in United States

Price bread $1.9 ($1.2 - $4.6)

bread

$1.9 ($1.2 - $4.6)
by half less than in United States

Price cheese $15.6 ($9.2 - $31)

cheese

$15.6 ($9.2 - $31)
22% more than in United States

Price rice $3 ($1.5 - $5.5)

rice

$3 ($1.5 - $5.5)
34% is less expensive than in United States

Price tomatoes $3.4 ($1.5 - $5.8)

tomatoes

$3.4 ($1.5 - $5.8)
30% is less expensive than in United States

Price bananas $2.3 ($1.2 - $4)

bananas

$2.3 ($1.2 - $4)
34% more than in United States

Price wine $13.8 ($7.7 - $31)

wine

$13.8 ($7.7 - $31)
7.9% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheap restaurant $6.1 ($3.1 - $9.2)

cheap restaurant

$6.1 ($3.1 - $9.2)
69% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $2.3 ($1.2 - $4.6)

local beer

$2.3 ($1.2 - $4.6)
62% is less expensive than in United States

Price coffee $3.5 ($1.5 - $5.5)

coffee

$3.5 ($1.5 - $5.5)
31% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.72 ($0.61 - $1.1)

bottle of water

$0.72 ($0.61 - $1.1)
65% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $5.2 ($4.3 - $6.1)

Burger King or a similar bar

$5.2 ($4.3 - $6.1)
by half less than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $1 ($0.77 - $1.8)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$1 ($0.77 - $1.8)
by half less than in United States

Food Prices Taipei

  1. Milk (regular), 1 liter $3 (NT$97)
  2. A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $1.9 (NT$61)
  3. Eggs (regular) (12) $2.9 (NT$94)
  4. Local Cheese (1kg) $15.6 (NT$509)
  5. Water (1.5 liter bottle) $1.2 (NT$38)
  6. A bottle of wine (mid-range) $13.8 (NT$450)
  7. Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $1.5 (NT$49)
  8. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $2.3 (NT$75)
  9. Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $3.8 (NT$125)
  10. Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $9.2 (NT$300)
  11. Apples (1kg) $4.5 (NT$146)
  12. Oranges (1kg) $2.7 (NT$89)
  13. Potatoes (1kg) $2.7 (NT$88)
  14. Lettuce (1 head) $1.7 (NT$56)
  15. Kilo of white rice $3 (NT$98)
  16. Tomatoes (1kg) $3.4 (NT$112)
  17. Bananas (1kg) $2.3 (NT$73)
  18. Onions (1kg) $2.6 (NT$84)
  19. Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $17.2 (NT$562)

Prices In Restaurants Taipei

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $6.1 (NT$200)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $31 (NT$1K)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $5.2 (NT$170)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2.3 (NT$75)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.1 (NT$100)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $1 (NT$33)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.72 (NT$23)
  8. Cappuccino $3.5 (NT$114)

Cost Of Living Taipei

  1. One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.92 (NT$30)
  2. Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $37 (NT$1.2K)
  3. Gasoline (1 liter) $0.98 (NT$32)
  4. Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $31K (NT$1.01M)
  5. Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $656 (NT$21.4K)
  6. Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $500 (NT$16.3K)
  7. Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $1.57K (NT$51.1K)
  8. Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $1.09K (NT$35.5K)
  9. Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $94 (NT$3.07K)
  10. Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $26 (NT$843)
  11. numb_34 $19.5 (NT$635)
  12. 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $60 (NT$1.96K)
  13. 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $29 (NT$959)
  14. 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $89 (NT$2.88K)
  15. 1 pair of men's leather shoes $102 (NT$3.33K)
  16. Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $25.4K (NT$827K)
  17. Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $678 (NT$22.1K)
  18. Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $12.3K (NT$400K)
  19. International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $18.5K (NT$602K)
  20. Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $6.04K (NT$197K)
  21. Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $1.76K (NT$57.4K)
  22. Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 1.9%
  23. Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $2.6 (NT$85)
  24. Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $0.77 (NT$25)
  25. Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $9.2 (NT$300)

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Taipei Cost Of Living

Entertainment Costs Taipei

  1. Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $39 (NT$1.27K)
  2. Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $11.4 (NT$371)
  3. Cinema, Single Ticket $9.2 (NT$300)

What are the different prices in the cities in Taiwan? Look here: Prices in cities in Taiwan

Prices: Yilan City   Kaohsiung   Keelung   Taipei   Tainan   Taichung   Hsinchu   Hua-lien   Guangzhou   Taoyuan  

source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Cost of Living in Taiwan: Prices for Travel, Eating Out, Groceries, and More. Discover the cost of living in Taiwan with our comprehensive guide. We'll cover prices for travel, eating out, groceries, and more. Plus, get answers to the most common questions about prices and costs of living.

Do you want to learn more about different prices? See the following comparison:

Price average earnings $1.76K

average earnings

$1.76K
61% is less expensive than in United States

Price jeans $60 ($31 - $98)

jeans

$60 ($31 - $98)
15% more than in United States

Price internet $26 ($18.4 - $37)

internet

$26 ($18.4 - $37)
64% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheap restaurant $6.1 ($3.1 - $9.2)

cheap restaurant

$6.1 ($3.1 - $9.2)
69% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $2.3 ($1.2 - $4.6)

local beer

$2.3 ($1.2 - $4.6)
62% is less expensive than in United States

Price fees $94 ($61 - $154)

fees

$94 ($61 - $154)
by half less than in United States