VanBasket Taiwan

Food Prices in Taiwan — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 2026

Current Index

110

vs World Average

+10%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 0 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L
Eggs 12 pcs
Chicken 1 kg
Rice 1 kg
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Moringa milk candy

全家便利商店, 臺中市 23 Jan

18 TWD
pistachio cream spread

Witor's

明水路二, 下塔悠 18 Dec deal

161 TWD
Truffes fantaisie saveur cappuccino

大潤發內湖二店, 潭美 5 Jun

125 TWD
Biscoff

Lotus · 250g

大潤發內湖二店, 潭美 5 Jun

106 TWD
Ferrero rocher

Ferrero, Ferrero Rocher · 300 g

大潤發內湖二店, 潭美 5 Jun

299 TWD
Oreo

Oreo

大潤發內湖二店, 潭美 5 Jun

89 TWD
Olio extra vergine di oliva - Classico

De Cecco · 1l

大潤發內湖二店, 潭美 5 Jun

550 TWD
Seaweed Sushi

Lay’s

全聯福利中心, 東區商圈 26 May

63 TWD

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Taiwan is close to the world average (index 110). Grocery costs are typical — budget as you normally would.

↑ Year-over-year change: +0% 2026

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Taiwan

Taiwan

110

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Jordan 110 +10%

Croatia 112 +12%

Slovenia 112.5 +12.5%

Netherlands 114 +14%

Czech Republic 105.4 +5.4%

More countries in Asia

India 58.2 -41.8%

Nepal 61 -39%

Tajikistan 62 -38%

Myanmar 63 -37%

Bangladesh 65 -35%

Kyrgyzstan 65 -35%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Taiwan?

Food in Taiwan is close to the world average. The VanBasket Index is 110 (world = 100).

How much should I budget for food in Taiwan per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Taiwan you can expect to spend around $330. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 110 (world = 100).

How does Taiwan compare to similar countries?

Taiwan has a VanBasket Index of 110. Similar or nearby countries: Jordan, Croatia, Slovenia.

How often is the food price data for Taiwan updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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