Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Taiwan is 2.72 times more expensive as compared to Somalia.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Taiwan and Somalia. 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 Somalia.
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Indicators | Taiwan | Somalia |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 30,000 TWD (930 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 50,000 TWD (1,550 USD) | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 70,000 TWD (2,170 USD) | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 20,000 TWD (620 USD) | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 35,000 TWD (1,085 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 50,000 TWD (1,550 USD) | 140,000 SOS (252 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 1.5 % | 6 % |
Realtor Commission | 1 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes | 1.4 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Taiwan is 5.71 times more expensive than Somalia.
Indicators | Taiwan | Somalia |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 100,000 TWD (3,100 USD) | 500,000 SOS (900 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
If you lived in Taiwan, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 230.35% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Taiwan costs 3.44 times more compared to Somalia.
Indicators | Taiwan | Somalia |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 29.17% more in Taiwan compared to Somalia.
Indicators | Taiwan | Somalia |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 60 TWD (1.86 USD) | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 70 TWD (2.17 USD) | 90 SOS (0.16 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 20 TWD (0.62 USD) | 10 SOS (0.02 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 35 TWD (1.08 USD) | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 90 TWD (2.79 USD) | 120 SOS (0.22 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) | 150 SOS (0.27 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) | 120 SOS (0.22 USD) |
In Taiwan, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 15.50 times more expensive than the cost in Somalia.
If you lived in Taiwan, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 2052.78% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Taiwan | Somalia |
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Apples (1 KG) | 100 TWD (3.10 USD) | 70 SOS (0.13 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 80 TWD (2.48 USD) | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 60 TWD (1.86 USD) | 60 SOS (0.11 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 40 TWD (1.24 USD) | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 120 TWD (3.72 USD) | 90 SOS (0.16 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) | 70 SOS (0.13 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 80 TWD (2.48 USD) | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) |
If you lived in Taiwan, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 18.16 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Taiwan | Somalia |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 150 TWD (4.65 USD) | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 100 TWD (3.10 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Soft Drink | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) | 3,000 SOS (5.40 USD) |
Pizza for One | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 250 TWD (7.75 USD) | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 150 TWD (4.65 USD) | 100 SOS (0.18 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 84.21% less in Taiwan compared to Somalia.
Indicators | Taiwan | Somalia |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 800 SOS (1.44 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 80 TWD (2.48 USD) | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 120 TWD (3.72 USD) | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 300 SOS (0.54 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) | 500 SOS (0.90 USD) |
If you lived in Taiwan, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 1.05 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Taiwan | Somalia |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 30 TWD (0.93 USD) | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 5,000 TWD (155 USD) | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 80 TWD (2.48 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 20 TWD (0.62 USD) | 1,500 SOS (2.70 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 100 TWD (3.10 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) |
If you lived in Taiwan, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 1.95 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Taiwan | Somalia |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 500,000 TWD (15,500 USD) | 3,000,000 SOS (5,400 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 10,000 TWD (310 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 15,000 TWD (465 USD) | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 3,000 TWD (93 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 2.5 % | 7 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 35 TWD (1.08 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 150 TWD (4.65 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | Yet to Update | 10,000 SOS 18 USD |
You would have to pay 2.72 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Taiwan compared to that of Somalia.
Indicators | Taiwan | Somalia |
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Doctor Visit | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) |
Eye Exam | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 5,000 TWD (155 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Vaccinations | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 150 TWD (4.65 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 5,000 TWD (155 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 10,000 TWD (310 USD) | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) |
If you lived in Taiwan, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 1.26 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Taiwan | Somalia |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 10,000 TWD (310 USD) | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 3,000 TWD (93 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Haircuts | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 100 TWD (3.10 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) |
If you lived in Taiwan, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 1.09 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Taiwan | Somalia |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 3,000 TWD (93 USD) | 250,000 SOS (450 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Women's Dress | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) |
Summer Dress | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) |
Men's Suit | 10,000 TWD (310 USD) | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Socks For Men | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Socks For Women | 50 TWD (1.55 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) | 120,000 SOS (216 USD) |
Sportswear | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) |
If you lived in Taiwan, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 2.85 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Taiwan | Somalia |
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Children's Jeans | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 10,000 TWD (310 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 8,000 TWD (248 USD) | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 6,000 TWD (186 USD) | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 3,000 TWD (93 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
If you lived in Taiwan, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 2.01 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Taiwan | Somalia |
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PreSchool Fees | 12,000 TWD (372 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 20,000 TWD (620 USD) | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 25,000 TWD (775 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Private School Fees | 50,000 TWD (1,550 USD) | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 120,000 TWD (3,720 USD) | 500,000 SOS (900 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 200,000 TWD (6,200 USD) | 800,000 SOS (1,440 USD) |
After School Activities | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Special Education Services | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Tutoring | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 3,000 SOS (5.40 USD) |
School Supplies | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) |
If you lived in Taiwan, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 4.21 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Taiwan | Somalia |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 600 TWD (18.60 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 600 TWD (18.60 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Gym Membership | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Bowling | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Mini Golf | 400 TWD (12.40 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Video Games | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) |
Streaming Services | 200 TWD (6.20 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 5,000 TWD (155 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
If you lived in Taiwan, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 1.27 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Taiwan | Somalia |
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Language Classes | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Art Classes | 600 TWD (18.60 USD) | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) |
Music Lessons | 1,000 TWD (31 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 800 TWD (24.80 USD) | 12,000 SOS (21.60 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 300 TWD (9.30 USD) | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) |
Educational Software | 500 TWD (15.50 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
If you lived in Taiwan, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 1.48 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Taiwan | Somalia |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 50,000 TWD (1,550 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 35,000 TWD (1,085 USD) | 75,000 SOS (135 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 933.33 TWD per hour (28.93 USD) | 1,000 SOS per hour (1.80 USD) |
Average Bonus | 5,000 TWD (155 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 5 % | 0 to 10 % |
Social Security Contributions | 6 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions | 5 % | 3 % |
Cost of Living Index | 70 | 50 |
Median Household Income | 45,000 TWD (1,395 USD) | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) |
If you lived in Taiwan, you would earn 8.64 times more salary as compared to Somalia.
Indicators | Taiwan | Somalia |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 2,000 TWD (62 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 1,800 TWD (55.80 USD) | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 1,500 TWD (46.50 USD) | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 1,200 TWD (37.20 USD) | 6,000 SOS (10.80 USD) |
Professional Services cost 3.61 times more in Taiwan, as compared to Somalia.
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