Cost of living comparison

Czech Republic

compared to

Taiwan

Taiwan vs. Czech Republic Cost of Living Summary

Taiwan is 19.8% cheaper than Czech Republic overall.

Restaurants: pay 49.1% less in Taiwan
Groceries: pay 53.8% more in Taiwan
Transportation: pay 12.1% less in Taiwan
Housing: pay 45.9% less in Taiwan
Childcare: pay 63.8% more in Taiwan
Entertainment and Sports: pay 18.2% less in Taiwan
Clothing: pay 17.6% less in Taiwan

The cost of childcare and groceries in Taiwan are more expensive than in Czech Republic. Expenses including restaurants, housing, entertainment and sports, clothing, and transportation are lower in Taiwan.

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Taiwan vs. Czech Republic Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Taiwan instead of Czech Republic, you would:

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pay 49.1% less for restaurants

	Czech Republic	Taiwan
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$8.97 CZK195.25	$4.28 NT$136.94	-52.2%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$8.74 CZK190.28	$4.99 NT$159.58	-42.9%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.76 CZK38.35	$0.95 NT$30.41	-46.0%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.50 CZK32.67	$0.65 NT$20.68	-56.9%
Average			-49.1%

Czech Republic vs. Taiwan - Cost of restaurants

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pay 53.8% more for groceries

	Czech Republic	Taiwan
Bread 1 loaf	$1.41 CZK30.76	$1.74 NT$55.75	+23.4%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.96 CZK129.72	$10.75 NT$343.72	+80.4%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.08 CZK88.76	$11.29 NT$360.84	+176.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.28 CZK71.30	$2.49 NT$79.71	-23.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$4.06 CZK88.28	$3.71 NT$118.68	-8.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.72 CZK15.75	$1.94 NT$61.93	+167.7%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.74 CZK16.17	$1.13 NT$36.09	+52.0%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.93 CZK20.24	$1.36 NT$43.50	+46.3%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.50 CZK32.74	$1.45 NT$46.48	-3.3%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.49 CZK10.59	$1.07 NT$34.32	+120.8%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.46 CZK10.00	$0.96 NT$30.56	+108.1%
Average			+53.8%

Czech Republic vs. Taiwan - Cost of groceries

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pay 12.1% less for transportation

	Czech Republic	Taiwan
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.85 CZK149.07	$3.85 NT$123.03	-43.8%
Monthly public transit pass	$24.32 CZK529.21	$34.67 NT$1,108.01	+42.6%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$29,756.53 CZK648K	$32,963.14 NT$1M	+10.8%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$13.51 CZK294.02	$8.50 NT$271.68	-37.1%
Average			-12.1%

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pay 45.9% less for housing

	Czech Republic	Taiwan
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$18.95 CZK412.42	$21.08 NT$673.70	+11.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$691.41 CZK15,047.47	$462.93 NT$14,796.00	-33.0%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$577.26 CZK12,563.09	$291.17 NT$9,306.13	-49.6%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$215.39 CZK4,687.57	$62.73 NT$2,004.80	-70.9%
Average			-45.9%

Czech Republic vs. Taiwan - Cost of housing

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pay 63.8% more for childcare

	Czech Republic	Taiwan
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$414.07 CZK9,011.58	$537.84 NT$17,189.98	+29.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$8,470.92 CZK184K	$17,498.18 NT$559K	+106.6%
Average			+63.8%

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pay 18.2% less for entertainment and sports

	Czech Republic	Taiwan
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.34 CZK50.96	$1.82 NT$58.32	-22.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.98 CZK64.81	$2.83 NT$90.51	-4.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$7.20 CZK156.73	$4.03 NT$128.75	-44.1%
Monthly membership at local gym	$52.10 CZK1,133.82	$37.82 NT$1,208.82	-27.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$10.10 CZK219.75	$9.97 NT$318.70	-1.2%
Average			-18.2%

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pay 17.6% less for clothing

	Czech Republic	Taiwan
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$76.46 CZK1,663.97	$60.97 NT$1,948.76	-20.3%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$35.88 CZK780.89	$32.64 NT$1,043.09	-9.0%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$93.11 CZK2,026.39	$78.55 NT$2,510.61	-15.6%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$122.95 CZK2,675.83	$92.75 NT$2,964.27	-24.6%
Average			-17.6%

Czech Republic vs. Taiwan - Cost of clothing

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