"TSMC's U.S. Production Costs 2.4 Times Higher Than That in Taiwan"
newsletter.semianalysis.comIf Taiwan had not suffered as much inflation as it did over the last few decades, it would be more like 10X.
Having just returned from Taiwan (last time I was there was 2020) I was shocked at how much prices have risen -- and then realized it was significantly less than the increases in US prices. Also surprised at how much construction there is in Taipei. It seems all the young professionals I know are moving out of Taipei city to New Taipei City (e.g., to the burbs) because rent prices have escalated dramatically.