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Taipei vs London

Taipei runs about 132% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,303 USD a month.

View of the North Gate of Taipei City from the northwest
Taipei
$1,747/month · Taiwan
Bahnfrend · CC BY-SA 4.0
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
Taipei monthly
$1,747
Index 27 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+132%
London relative to Taipei
Rent gap
$1,750
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

TaipeiLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Taipei $850, London $2,600. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Food
    Food: Taipei $533, London $617. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Transport
    Transport: Taipei $91, London $282. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Taipei $88, London $267. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Taipei $12, London $8.03. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Taipei $107, London $169. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Other
    Other: Taipei $66, London $107. 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

MetricTaipeiLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost1,747 USD✓4,050 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)27✓63
Housing850 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities88 USD✓267 USD
Food533 USD✓617 USD
Transport91 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare12 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle107 USD✓169 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,797 USD✓5,953 USD
Effective tax + social rate18.4%✓28.6%
Left over each month5,050 USD✓1,902 USD
Average local net salary1,800 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre850 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,700 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre9,500 USD✓15,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety88/100✓66/100
Healthcare86/100✓84/100
Air quality58/10060/100✓
Public transport92/10092/100
Walkability84/10090/100✓
English proficiency44/100100/100✓
Nightlife80/10094/100✓
Family friendliness82/100✓72/100
Median broadband180 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature23°C12°C✓
Summer high34°C23°C✓
Winter low14°C✓3°C
Sunshine hours per year1,400 h1,480 h✓
Annual rainfall2400 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access40 min✓90 min
CurrencyTWDGBP
Time zoneAsia/TaipeiEurope/London

Taipei runs about 132% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,303 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Taipei or London cheaper?

Taipei runs about 132% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,303 USD a month.

What salary do you need in London compared with Taipei?

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

Which has better quality of life, Taipei or London?

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