Taiwan, paid in CHF.
Japan's order and China's food, with fewer tourists than either.
Flat. Exchange rate alone: +2.2%. Local prices: +2.0%.
- Lean
- CHF 35
- Comfort
- CHF 171
The short answerIn CHF, as of November 12, 2026
Taiwan: as of November 12, 2026, costs for travelers paid in CHF (Swiss franc) are about the same as a year ago in real terms (+0.8%). The exchange rate on its own moved +2.2%, and prices in the country rose +2.0%. A mid-range day costs about CHF 78 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+13.3%) and SEK did worst (−0.2%).
What CHF buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$136+13.3%
- Norwegian kronekr 892+13.1%
- South African randR 1,550+12.2%
- British pound£70+8.7%
- UAE dirhamAED 342+8.4%
- Singapore dollarS$120+7.8%
- US dollar$93+7.8%
- Mexican pesoMX$1,737+6.4%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$168+6.3%
- Canadian dollarC$133+5.2%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$731+5.2%
- Indian rupee₹8,741+3.1%
- Brazilian realR$521+2.8%
- Japanese yen¥14,900+2.8%
- Euro€84+2.7%
- Danish kronekr 629+1.4%
- Swiss francCHF 78+0.8%
- Swedish kronakr 931−0.2%
Booking a trip: Taiwan
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