The following information is provided to give you an idea of the cost of living in Taiwan. It is compiled to the best of my knowledge, but I cannot guarantee its accuracy. The following is current as of January 2005. All prices are in New Taiwan dollars (NT$). See below for exchange rates to common currencies.

• English language newspaper - $15
• MRT single trip ticket Varies according to distance. Most trips are $40 or less) - $20-$65
• City bus single trip (in Taipei) -$15
• Can of Coca-Cola (at 7-Eleven) - $18
• Can of Taiwan beer (at 7-Eleven) - $32
• Bottle of Heinieken (in café or pub) - $150
• Big Mac - $75
• Cappuccino (tall size, at Starbucks) - $90
• Lunch box simple meal of rice, meat and vegetables) - $50-80
• new music CD - $400
• Movie ticket (Average price only. Discounts for students and morning shows.) - $250
• one hour at an internet café The average price is around $30) - $15-$60
• phone call to USA (E-call card) - $4.0/minute
• Phone call to Australia (E-call card) $9.6/minute
• Petrol (95 octane) $22.9/litre

Exchange rates for common currencies (for 8 February 2007)
Foreign currency New Taiwan dollars :

• US$1 : NT$32.9
• AU$1 : NT$25.5
• CA$1 : NT$27.8
• €1 (euro) : NT$42.6
• ¥100 (Japanese yen) : NT$27.3

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