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London vs Taipei

Taipei runs about 57% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,303 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
View of the North Gate of Taipei City from the northwest
Taipei
$1,747/month · Taiwan
Bahnfrend · CC BY-SA 4.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Taipei monthly
$1,747
Index 27 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-57%
Taipei relative to London
Rent gap
$1,750
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonTaipei
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Taipei $850. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Taipei $533. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Taipei $91. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Taipei $88. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Taipei $12. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Taipei $107. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, Taipei $66. Cheaper in Taipei.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricLondonTaipei
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD1,747 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6327✓
Housing2,600 USD850 USD✓
Utilities267 USD88 USD✓
Food617 USD533 USD✓
Transport282 USD91 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓12 USD
Lifestyle169 USD107 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD6,797 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate28.6%18.4%✓
Left over each month1,902 USD5,050 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓1,800 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD850 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD1,700 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD9,500 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/10088/100✓
Healthcare84/10086/100✓
Air quality60/100✓58/100
Public transport92/10092/100
Walkability90/100✓84/100
English proficiency100/100✓44/100
Nightlife94/100✓80/100
Family friendliness72/10082/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps180 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓23°C
Summer high23°C✓34°C
Winter low3°C14°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h✓1,400 h
Annual rainfall600 mm✓2400 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access90 min40 min✓
CurrencyGBPTWD
Time zoneEurope/LondonAsia/Taipei

Taipei runs about 57% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,303 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Taipei cheaper?

Taipei runs about 57% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,303 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Taipei compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $6,797 in Taipei, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Taipei?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Taipei scores 88 and 86. London averages 12°C against 23°C in Taipei.