Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Iceland is 1.21 times more expensive as compared to Taiwan.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Iceland and Taiwan. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Iceland and Taiwan.
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Indicators | Iceland | Taiwan |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 200,000 ISK (1,420 USD) | 30,000 TWD (930 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 300,000 ISK (2,130 USD) | 50,000 TWD (1,550 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 400,000 ISK (2,840 USD) | 70,000 TWD (2,170 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 150,000 ISK (1,065 USD) | 20,000 TWD (620 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 200,000 ISK (1,420 USD) | 35,000 TWD (1,085 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 300,000 ISK (2,130 USD) | 50,000 TWD (1,550 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 4 % | 1.5 % |
Realtor Commission | 2 % | 1 % |
Property Taxes | 0.2 to 1.65 % | 1.4 % |
The average housing cost in Iceland is 1.40 times more expensive than Taiwan.
Indicators | Iceland | Taiwan |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 300,000 ISK (2,130 USD) | 100,000 TWD (3,100 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 20,000 ISK (142 USD) | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 25,000 ISK (177.50 USD) | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 10,000 ISK (71 USD) | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 5,000 ISK (35.50 USD) | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) |
If you lived in Iceland, instead of Taiwan, you would have to pay 21.85% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Iceland costs 1.46 times less compared to Taiwan.
Indicators | Iceland | Taiwan |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 10,000 ISK (71 USD) | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 5,000 ISK (35.50 USD) | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 3,000 ISK (21.30 USD) | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 8,000 ISK (56.80 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 98.49% more in Iceland compared to Taiwan.
Indicators | Iceland | Taiwan |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 500 ISK (3.55 USD) | 60 TWD (1.86 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 250 ISK (1.78 USD) | 70 TWD (2.17 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 50 ISK (0.36 USD) | 20 TWD (0.62 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 150 ISK (1.07 USD) | 35 TWD (1.08 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 500 ISK (3.55 USD) | 90 TWD (2.79 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 1,200 ISK (8.52 USD) | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 1,000 ISK (7.10 USD) | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) |
In Iceland, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.31 times less expensive than the cost in Taiwan.
If you lived in Iceland, instead of Taiwan, you would have to pay 7.87% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Iceland | Taiwan |
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Apples (1 KG) | 800 ISK (5.68 USD) | 100 TWD (3.10 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 600 ISK (4.26 USD) | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 700 ISK (4.97 USD) | 80 TWD (2.48 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 500 ISK (3.55 USD) | 60 TWD (1.86 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 400 ISK (2.84 USD) | 40 TWD (1.24 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 700 ISK (4.97 USD) | 120 TWD (3.72 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 600 ISK (4.26 USD) | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 600 ISK (4.26 USD) | 80 TWD (2.48 USD) |
If you lived in Iceland, instead of Taiwan, you would have to pay 1.93 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Iceland | Taiwan |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 3,500 ISK (24.85 USD) | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 8,000 ISK (56.80 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 1,500 ISK (10.65 USD) | 150 TWD (4.65 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 500 ISK (3.55 USD) | 100 TWD (3.10 USD) |
Soft Drink | 300 ISK (2.13 USD) | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) |
Pizza for One | 2,500 ISK (17.75 USD) | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 3,000 ISK (21.30 USD) | 250 TWD (7.75 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 1,500 ISK (10.65 USD) | 150 TWD (4.65 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 138.19% more in Iceland compared to Taiwan.
Indicators | Iceland | Taiwan |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 2,000 ISK (14.20 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 1,200 ISK (8.52 USD) | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 600 ISK (4.26 USD) | 80 TWD (2.48 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 800 ISK (5.68 USD) | 120 TWD (3.72 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 3,000 ISK (21.30 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 4,000 ISK (28.40 USD) | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) |
If you lived in Iceland, instead of Taiwan, you would have to pay 1.28 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Iceland | Taiwan |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 15,000 ISK (106.50 USD) | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 400 ISK (2.84 USD) | 30 TWD (0.93 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 30,000 ISK (213 USD) | 5,000 TWD (155 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 800 ISK (5.68 USD) | 80 TWD (2.48 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 200 ISK (1.42 USD) | 20 TWD (0.62 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 10,000 ISK (71 USD) | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 500 ISK (3.55 USD) | 100 TWD (3.10 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 300 ISK (2.13 USD) | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) |
If you lived in Iceland, instead of Taiwan, you would have to pay 1.54 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Iceland | Taiwan |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 4,000,000 ISK (28,400 USD) | 500,000 TWD (15,500 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 15,000 ISK (106.50 USD) | 10,000 TWD (310 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 5,000 ISK (35.50 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 40,000 ISK (284 USD) | 15,000 TWD (465 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 15,000 ISK (106.50 USD) | 3,000 TWD (93 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 5 % | 2.5 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 250 ISK (1.78 USD) | 35 TWD (1.08 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 1,200 ISK (8.52 USD) | 150 TWD (4.65 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 1,000 ISK 7.10 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.76 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Iceland compared to that of Taiwan.
Indicators | Iceland | Taiwan |
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Doctor Visit | 5,000 ISK (35.50 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 10,000 ISK (71 USD) | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 8,000 ISK (56.80 USD) | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) |
Eye Exam | 3,000 ISK (21.30 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 8,000 ISK (56.80 USD) | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 4,000 ISK (28.40 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 6,000 ISK (42.60 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 15,000 ISK (106.50 USD) | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 25,000 ISK (177.50 USD) | 5,000 TWD (155 USD) |
Vaccinations | 2,500 ISK (17.75 USD) | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 1,500 ISK (10.65 USD) | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 800 ISK (5.68 USD) | 150 TWD (4.65 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 20,000 ISK (142 USD) | 5,000 TWD (155 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 5,000 ISK (35.50 USD) | 10,000 TWD (310 USD) |
If you lived in Iceland, instead of Taiwan, you would have to pay 1.18 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Iceland | Taiwan |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 30,000 ISK (213 USD) | 10,000 TWD (310 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 10,000 ISK (71 USD) | 3,000 TWD (93 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 3,000 ISK (21.30 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 10,000 ISK (71 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 5,000 ISK (35.50 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Haircuts | 2,000 ISK (14.20 USD) | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 6,000 ISK (42.60 USD) | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 500 ISK (3.55 USD) | 100 TWD (3.10 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 200 ISK (1.42 USD) | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) |
If you lived in Iceland, instead of Taiwan, you would have to pay 1.21 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Iceland | Taiwan |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 15,000 ISK (106.50 USD) | 3,000 TWD (93 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 5,000 ISK (35.50 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Women's Dress | 10,000 ISK (71 USD) | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) |
Summer Dress | 5,000 ISK (35.50 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Men's Suit | 40,000 ISK (284 USD) | 10,000 TWD (310 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 7,000 ISK (49.70 USD) | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 6,000 ISK (42.60 USD) | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 7,000 ISK (49.70 USD) | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 7,000 ISK (49.70 USD) | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 5,000 ISK (35.50 USD) | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 4,000 ISK (28.40 USD) | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 1,000 ISK (7.10 USD) | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 1,200 ISK (8.52 USD) | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) |
Socks For Men | 300 ISK (2.13 USD) | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) |
Socks For Women | 400 ISK (2.84 USD) | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 8,000 ISK (56.80 USD) | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) |
Sportswear | 6,000 ISK (42.60 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
If you lived in Iceland, instead of Taiwan, you would have to pay 1.06 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Iceland | Taiwan |
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Children's Jeans | 3,500 ISK (24.85 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 4,000 ISK (28.40 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 6,000 ISK (42.60 USD) | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 25,000 ISK (177.50 USD) | 10,000 TWD (310 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 20,000 ISK (142 USD) | 8,000 TWD (248 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 1,500 ISK (10.65 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 6,000 ISK (42.60 USD) | 6,000 TWD (186 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 3,000 ISK (21.30 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 8,000 ISK (56.80 USD) | 3,000 TWD (93 USD) |
If you lived in Iceland, instead of Taiwan, you would have to pay 1.82 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Iceland | Taiwan |
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PreSchool Fees | 30,000 ISK (213 USD) | 12,000 TWD (372 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 40,000 ISK (284 USD) | 20,000 TWD (620 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 60,000 ISK (426 USD) | 25,000 TWD (775 USD) |
Private School Fees | 80,000 ISK (568 USD) | 50,000 TWD (1,550 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 150,000 ISK (1,065 USD) | 120,000 TWD (3,720 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 200,000 ISK (1,420 USD) | 200,000 TWD (6,200 USD) |
After School Activities | 5,000 ISK (35.50 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
Special Education Services | 7,000 ISK (49.70 USD) | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) |
Tutoring | 5,000 ISK (35.50 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 4,000 ISK (28.40 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
School Supplies | 2,000 ISK (14.20 USD) | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) |
If you lived in Iceland, instead of Taiwan, you would have to pay 3.24 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Iceland | Taiwan |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 1,000 ISK (7.10 USD) | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 2,000 ISK (14.20 USD) | 600 TWD (18.60 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 2,500 ISK (17.75 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 1,500 ISK (10.65 USD) | 600 TWD (18.60 USD) |
Gym Membership | 6,000 ISK (42.60 USD) | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 5,000 ISK (35.50 USD) | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 1,000 ISK (7.10 USD) | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 1,500 ISK (10.65 USD) | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 2,000 ISK (14.20 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Bowling | 1,000 ISK (7.10 USD) | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) |
Mini Golf | 1,500 ISK (10.65 USD) | 400 TWD (12.40 USD) |
Video Games | 5,000 ISK (35.50 USD) | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) |
Streaming Services | 1,000 ISK (7.10 USD) | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 1,000 ISK (7.10 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 50,000 ISK (355 USD) | 5,000 TWD (155 USD) |
If you lived in Iceland, instead of Taiwan, you would have to pay 1.21 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Iceland | Taiwan |
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Language Classes | 5,000 ISK (35.50 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 5,000 ISK (35.50 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Art Classes | 3,000 ISK (21.30 USD) | 600 TWD (18.60 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 6,000 ISK (42.60 USD) | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) |
Music Lessons | 4,000 ISK (28.40 USD) | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 4,000 ISK (28.40 USD) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 1,000 ISK (7.10 USD) | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) |
Educational Software | 3,000 ISK (21.30 USD) | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) |
If you lived in Iceland, instead of Taiwan, you would have to pay 1.29 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Iceland | Taiwan |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 450,000 ISK (3,195 USD) | 50,000 TWD (1,550 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 350,000 ISK (2,485 USD) | 35,000 TWD (1,085 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 6,666.67 ISK per hour (47.33 USD) | 933.33 TWD per hour (28.93 USD) |
Average Bonus | 40,000 ISK (284 USD) | 5,000 TWD (155 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 24 % | 0 to 5 % |
Social Security Contributions | 7 % | 6 % |
Pension Contributions | 8 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 12 | 70 |
Median Household Income | 400,000 ISK (2,840 USD) | 45,000 TWD (1,395 USD) |
If you lived in Iceland, you would earn 2.10 times more salary as compared to Taiwan.
Indicators | Iceland | Taiwan |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 10,000 ISK (71 USD) | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 7,000 ISK (49.70 USD) | 1,800 TWD (55.80 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 5,000 ISK (35.50 USD) | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 4,000 ISK (28.40 USD) | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.09 times less in Iceland, as compared to Taiwan.
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