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Tallinn vs Taipei

Taipei runs about 6% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 108 USD a month.

A view of Raekoja plats, Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn
$1,855/month · Estonia
Jorge Franganillo · 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
Tallinn monthly
$1,855
Index 29 (NYC = 100)
Taipei monthly
$1,747
Index 27 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-6%
Taipei relative to Tallinn
Rent gap
$50
Taipei costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

TallinnTaipei
  • Housing
    Housing: Tallinn $800, Taipei $850. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Food
    Food: Tallinn $546, Taipei $533. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Transport
    Transport: Tallinn $104, Taipei $91. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Tallinn $166, Taipei $88. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Tallinn $23, Taipei $12. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Tallinn $138, Taipei $107. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Other
    Other: Tallinn $78, 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

MetricTallinnTaipei
Cost
Total monthly cost1,855 USD1,747 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)2927✓
Housing800 USD✓850 USD
Utilities166 USD88 USD✓
Food546 USD533 USD✓
Transport104 USD91 USD✓
Healthcare23 USD12 USD✓
Lifestyle138 USD107 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,528 USD6,797 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate21.7%18.4%✓
Left over each month4,673 USD5,050 USD✓
Average local net salary1,600 USD1,800 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre800 USD✓850 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD✓1,700 USD
Buy price per m², centre3,400 USD✓9,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety84/10088/100✓
Healthcare76/10086/100✓
Air quality88/100✓58/100
Public transport80/10092/100✓
Walkability84/10084/100
English proficiency80/100✓44/100
Nightlife70/10080/100✓
Family friendliness84/100✓82/100
Median broadband190 Mbps✓180 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature7°C✓23°C
Summer high22°C✓34°C
Winter low-6°C14°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,780 h✓1,400 h
Annual rainfall680 mm✓2400 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access20 min✓40 min
CurrencyEURTWD
Time zoneEurope/TallinnAsia/Taipei

Taipei runs about 6% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 108 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Tallinn or Taipei cheaper?

Taipei runs about 6% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 108 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Taipei compared with Tallinn?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $6,528 a month in Tallinn and $6,797 in Taipei, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Tallinn or Taipei?

Tallinn scores 84/100 on safety and 76/100 on healthcare; Taipei scores 88 and 86. Tallinn averages 7°C against 23°C in Taipei.