Cost of Living in Taichung
Summary of cost of living in Taichung, Taiwan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,787.0 (NT$90,551.6), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $762.7 (NT$24,779.4), excluding rent.
- Taichung is 33.4% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Taichung is, on average, 62.3% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | NT$150.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | NT$1,000.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | NT$155.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | NT$50.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | NT$85.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | NT$92.00 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | NT$32.67 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | NT$23.40 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | NT$102.57 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | NT$49.90 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | NT$38.44 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | NT$81.00 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | NT$415.79 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | NT$114.13 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | NT$241.88 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | NT$61.99 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | NT$27.86 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | NT$44.23 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | NT$31.86 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | NT$17.58 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | NT$27.78 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | NT$75.60 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | NT$28.00 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | NT$500.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | NT$50.80 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | NT$80.00 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | NT$122.50 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | NT$22.50 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | NT$1,000.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | NT$85.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | NT$48.28 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | NT$300.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | NT$33.07 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | NT$1,129,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | NT$735,000.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | NT$3,958.33 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | NT$475.75 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | NT$674.67 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | NT$1,033.17 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | NT$373.33 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | NT$330.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | NT$10,833.33 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | NT$533,333.33 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | NT$2,297.50 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | NT$1,147.50 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | NT$2,683.33 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | NT$3,666.67 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | NT$12,700.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | NT$8,825.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | NT$38,425.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | NT$24,100.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | NT$25,315.87 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | NT$15,561.13 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | NT$45,485.79 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.27 | |
Prices in Taichung
This city had 326 entries in the past 12 months by 41 different contributors.
Last update: 19 October 2026
Last update: 19 October 2026
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| Cost of Living in Kaohsiung | 123.59 miles |
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