Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Taiwan is 1.24 times more expensive as compared to Iraq.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Taiwan and Iraq. 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 Taiwan and Iraq.
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Indicators | Taiwan | Iraq |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 30,000 TWD (930 USD) | 700,000 IQD (532 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 50,000 TWD (1,550 USD) | 1,200,000 IQD (912 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 70,000 TWD (2,170 USD) | 1,800,000 IQD (1,368 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 20,000 TWD (620 USD) | 400,000 IQD (304 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 35,000 TWD (1,085 USD) | 700,000 IQD (532 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 50,000 TWD (1,550 USD) | 1,200,000 IQD (912 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 1.5 % | 12 % |
Realtor Commission | 1 % | 1.5 % |
Property Taxes | 1.4 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Taiwan is 1.74 times more expensive than Iraq.
Indicators | Taiwan | Iraq |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 100,000 TWD (3,100 USD) | 2,000,000 IQD (1,520 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) | 150,000 IQD (114 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) | 200,000 IQD (152 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) | 100,000 IQD (76 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) | 50,000 IQD (38 USD) |
If you lived in Taiwan, instead of Iraq, you would have to pay 72.13% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Taiwan costs 2.04 times more compared to Iraq.
Indicators | Taiwan | Iraq |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) | 75,000 IQD (57 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) | 50,000 IQD (38 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) | 30,000 IQD (22.80 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 80,000 IQD (60.80 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 47.93% less in Taiwan compared to Iraq.
Indicators | Taiwan | Iraq |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 60 TWD (1.86 USD) | 1,500 IQD (1.14 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 70 TWD (2.17 USD) | 1,000 IQD (0.76 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 20 TWD (0.62 USD) | 500 IQD (0.38 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 35 TWD (1.08 USD) | 500 IQD (0.38 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 90 TWD (2.79 USD) | 1,200 IQD (0.91 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) | 3,000 IQD (2.28 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) | 2,000 IQD (1.52 USD) |
In Taiwan, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 2.45 times more expensive than the cost in Iraq.
If you lived in Taiwan, instead of Iraq, you would have to pay 225.90% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Taiwan | Iraq |
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Apples (1 KG) | 100 TWD (3.10 USD) | 1,200 IQD (0.91 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) | 1,000 IQD (0.76 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 80 TWD (2.48 USD) | 1,500 IQD (1.14 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 60 TWD (1.86 USD) | 1,000 IQD (0.76 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 40 TWD (1.24 USD) | 700 IQD (0.53 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 120 TWD (3.72 USD) | 1,500 IQD (1.14 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) | 1,000 IQD (0.76 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 80 TWD (2.48 USD) | 1,200 IQD (0.91 USD) |
If you lived in Taiwan, instead of Iraq, you would have to pay 2.60 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Taiwan | Iraq |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) | 1,500 IQD (1.14 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 5,000 IQD (3.80 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 150 TWD (4.65 USD) | 1,000 IQD (0.76 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 100 TWD (3.10 USD) | 500 IQD (0.38 USD) |
Soft Drink | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) | 300 IQD (0.23 USD) |
Pizza for One | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) | 3,000 IQD (2.28 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 250 TWD (7.75 USD) | 1,500 IQD (1.14 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 150 TWD (4.65 USD) | 2,000 IQD (1.52 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 451.21% more in Taiwan compared to Iraq.
Indicators | Taiwan | Iraq |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 5,000 IQD (3.80 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) | 1,500 IQD (1.14 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 80 TWD (2.48 USD) | 1,000 IQD (0.76 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 120 TWD (3.72 USD) | 1,500 IQD (1.14 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 2,500 IQD (1.90 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) | 4,000 IQD (3.04 USD) |
If you lived in Taiwan, instead of Iraq, you would have to pay 8.95 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Taiwan | Iraq |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) | 50,000 IQD (38 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 30 TWD (0.93 USD) | 500 IQD (0.38 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | 800,000 IQD (608 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 5,000 TWD (155 USD) | 500,000 IQD (380 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 80 TWD (2.48 USD) | 1,000 IQD (0.76 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 20 TWD (0.62 USD) | 500 IQD (0.38 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) | 50,000 IQD (38 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 100 TWD (3.10 USD) | 500 IQD (0.38 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) | 300 IQD (0.23 USD) |
If you lived in Taiwan, instead of Iraq, you would have to pay 4.06 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Taiwan | Iraq |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 500,000 TWD (15,500 USD) | 15,000,000 IQD (11,400 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 10,000 TWD (310 USD) | 2,000,000 IQD (1,520 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 200,000 IQD (152 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 15,000 TWD (465 USD) | 1,500,000 IQD (1,140 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 3,000 TWD (93 USD) | 200,000 IQD (152 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 2.5 % | 15 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 35 TWD (1.08 USD) | 1,200 IQD (0.91 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 150 TWD (4.65 USD) | 5,000 IQD (3.80 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.14 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Taiwan compared to that of Iraq.
Indicators | Taiwan | Iraq |
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Doctor Visit | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 50,000 IQD (38 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) | 100,000 IQD (76 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) | 80,000 IQD (60.80 USD) |
Eye Exam | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 60,000 IQD (45.60 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) | 80,000 IQD (60.80 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 30,000 IQD (22.80 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 60,000 IQD (45.60 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) | 150,000 IQD (114 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 5,000 TWD (155 USD) | 200,000 IQD (152 USD) |
Vaccinations | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) | 20,000 IQD (15.20 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) | 10,000 IQD (7.60 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 150 TWD (4.65 USD) | 5,000 IQD (3.80 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 5,000 TWD (155 USD) | 1,500,000 IQD (1,140 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 10,000 TWD (310 USD) | 200,000 IQD (152 USD) |
If you lived in Taiwan, instead of Iraq, you would have to pay 2.03 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Taiwan | Iraq |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 10,000 TWD (310 USD) | 300,000 IQD (228 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 3,000 TWD (93 USD) | 75,000 IQD (57 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 25,000 IQD (19 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 40,000 IQD (30.40 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 60,000 IQD (45.60 USD) |
Haircuts | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) | 10,000 IQD (7.60 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) | 30,000 IQD (22.80 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 100 TWD (3.10 USD) | 2,000 IQD (1.52 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) | 1,000 IQD (0.76 USD) |
If you lived in Taiwan, instead of Iraq, you would have to pay 1.39 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Taiwan | Iraq |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 3,000 TWD (93 USD) | 100,000 IQD (76 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 50,000 IQD (38 USD) |
Women's Dress | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) | 80,000 IQD (60.80 USD) |
Summer Dress | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 40,000 IQD (30.40 USD) |
Men's Suit | 10,000 TWD (310 USD) | 500,000 IQD (380 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) | 75,000 IQD (57 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) | 60,000 IQD (45.60 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) | 80,000 IQD (60.80 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) | 70,000 IQD (53.20 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) | 60,000 IQD (45.60 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) | 50,000 IQD (38 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) | 10,000 IQD (7.60 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) | 10,000 IQD (7.60 USD) |
Socks For Men | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) | 5,000 IQD (3.80 USD) |
Socks For Women | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) | 5,000 IQD (3.80 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) | 100,000 IQD (76 USD) |
Sportswear | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 70,000 IQD (53.20 USD) |
If you lived in Taiwan, instead of Iraq, you would have to pay 1.21 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Taiwan | Iraq |
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Children's Jeans | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 30,000 IQD (22.80 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 40,000 IQD (30.40 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) | 60,000 IQD (45.60 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 10,000 TWD (310 USD) | 200,000 IQD (152 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 8,000 TWD (248 USD) | 150,000 IQD (114 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 100,000 IQD (76 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 6,000 TWD (186 USD) | 150,000 IQD (114 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 30,000 IQD (22.80 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 3,000 TWD (93 USD) | 100,000 IQD (76 USD) |
If you lived in Taiwan, instead of Iraq, you would have to pay 1.52 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Taiwan | Iraq |
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PreSchool Fees | 12,000 TWD (372 USD) | 100,000 IQD (76 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 20,000 TWD (620 USD) | 500,000 IQD (380 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 25,000 TWD (775 USD) | 600,000 IQD (456 USD) |
Private School Fees | 50,000 TWD (1,550 USD) | 1,000,000 IQD (760 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 120,000 TWD (3,720 USD) | 5,000,000 IQD (3,800 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 200,000 TWD (6,200 USD) | 7,000,000 IQD (5,320 USD) |
After School Activities | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 50,000 IQD (38 USD) |
Special Education Services | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) | 100,000 IQD (76 USD) |
Tutoring | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 20,000 IQD (15.20 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 50,000 IQD (38 USD) |
School Supplies | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) | 30,000 IQD (22.80 USD) |
If you lived in Taiwan, instead of Iraq, you would have to pay 1.22 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Taiwan | Iraq |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) | 10,000 IQD (7.60 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 600 TWD (18.60 USD) | 25,000 IQD (19 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 30,000 IQD (22.80 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 600 TWD (18.60 USD) | 20,000 IQD (15.20 USD) |
Gym Membership | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) | 50,000 IQD (38 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) | 20,000 IQD (15.20 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) | 10,000 IQD (7.60 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) | 15,000 IQD (11.40 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 30,000 IQD (22.80 USD) |
Bowling | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) | 10,000 IQD (7.60 USD) |
Mini Golf | 400 TWD (12.40 USD) | 15,000 IQD (11.40 USD) |
Video Games | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) | 30,000 IQD (22.80 USD) |
Streaming Services | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) | 20,000 IQD (15.20 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 10,000 IQD (7.60 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 5,000 TWD (155 USD) | 150,000 IQD (114 USD) |
If you lived in Taiwan, instead of Iraq, you would have to pay 1.42 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Taiwan | Iraq |
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Language Classes | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 50,000 IQD (38 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 30,000 IQD (22.80 USD) |
Art Classes | 600 TWD (18.60 USD) | 30,000 IQD (22.80 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) | 20,000 IQD (15.20 USD) |
Music Lessons | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 50,000 IQD (38 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 40,000 IQD (30.40 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) | 10,000 IQD (7.60 USD) |
Educational Software | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) | 20,000 IQD (15.20 USD) |
If you lived in Taiwan, instead of Iraq, you would have to pay 1.11 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Taiwan | Iraq |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 50,000 TWD (1,550 USD) | 1,200,000 IQD (912 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 35,000 TWD (1,085 USD) | 900,000 IQD (684 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 933.33 TWD per hour (28.93 USD) | 20,000 IQD per hour (15.20 USD) |
Average Bonus | 5,000 TWD (155 USD) | 300,000 IQD (228 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 5 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions | 6 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions | 5 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 70 | 45 |
Median Household Income | 45,000 TWD (1,395 USD) | 850,000 IQD (646 USD) |
If you lived in Taiwan, you would earn 1.70 times more salary as compared to Iraq.
Indicators | Taiwan | Iraq |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) | 100,000 IQD (76 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 1,800 TWD (55.80 USD) | 75,000 IQD (57 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) | 80,000 IQD (60.80 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) | 70,000 IQD (53.20 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.23 times less in Taiwan, as compared to Iraq.
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