Cost of living in Taoyuan is 43% higher than in Jakarta (without rent).
Rent in Taoyuan is 14% cheaper than in Jakarta.
Cost of living including rent in Taoyuan is 15% higher than in Jakarta.
Food in Taoyuan is 35% more expensive than in Jakarta.
Transport in Taoyuan is 75% more expensive than in Jakarta.
| Taoyuan | Jakarta | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Taoyuan | Jakarta | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.69 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.8 $ | 19.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.02 $ | 3.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.55 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.83 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.12 $ | 0.63 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.05 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.08 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.44 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.38 $ | 8.35 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.74 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.9 $ | 8.58 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.1 $ | 23.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.68 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.8 $ | 2.77 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.63 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.9 $ | 13 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.87 $ | 3.51 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.2 $ | 24.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.66 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.64 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.64 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.67 $ | 0.8 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
45 $ | 73.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
69.8 $ | 114 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.5 $ | 29 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 244 $ | 238 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 563 $ | 641 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 336 $ | 412 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 831 $ | 1,262 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,902 $ | 2,279 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,753 $ | 1,128 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,084 $ | 582 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.98 % | 9.24 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.3 $ | 28.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.44 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Haircut | 15.9 $ | 5.56 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78 $ | 90.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 75.5 $ | 59.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 531 $ | 167 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,630 $ | 9,494 $ |