Cost of Living Comparison Between Taipei and Taichung 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Taichung are 3.0% lower than in Taipei (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Taichung are 12.0% lower than in Taipei | |
| Rent Prices in Taichung are 36.2% lower than in Taipei | |
| Restaurant Prices in Taichung are 23.4% lower than in Taipei | |
| Groceries Prices in Taichung are 1.2% lower than in Taipei | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Taichung is 16.4% lower than in Taipei | |
Restaurants | Taipei Edit |
Taichung Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 200.00 NT$ | 120.00 NT$ | -40.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,000.00 NT$ | 800.00 NT$ | -20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 165.00 NT$ | 153.00 NT$ | -7.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 80.00 NT$ | 80.00 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 100.00 NT$ | 80.00 NT$ | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 112.02 NT$ | 90.42 NT$ | -19.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 33.36 NT$ | 34.50 NT$ | +3.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 23.26 NT$ | 20.81 NT$ | -10.5 % |
Markets | Taipei Edit |
Taichung Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 368.36 NT$ | 407.20 NT$ | +10.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 54.94 NT$ | 49.10 NT$ | -10.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 44.14 NT$ | 47.30 NT$ | +7.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 90.33 NT$ | 105.94 NT$ | +17.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 225.86 NT$ | 249.48 NT$ | +10.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 132.57 NT$ | 89.36 NT$ | -32.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 259.54 NT$ | 272.16 NT$ | +4.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 66.45 NT$ | 68.79 NT$ | +3.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 32.46 NT$ | 25.00 NT$ | -23.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 37.90 NT$ | 36.47 NT$ | -3.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 47.88 NT$ | 45.02 NT$ | -6.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 39.84 NT$ | 29.37 NT$ | -26.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 36.07 NT$ | 32.77 NT$ | -9.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 53.61 NT$ | 77.00 NT$ | +43.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 38.58 NT$ | 33.50 NT$ | -13.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 400.00 NT$ | 500.00 NT$ | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 49.41 NT$ | 49.80 NT$ | +0.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 74.17 NT$ | 67.50 NT$ | -9.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 125.00 NT$ | 115.00 NT$ | -8.0 % |
Transportation | Taipei Edit |
Taichung Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 30.00 NT$ | 20.00 NT$ | -33.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,200.00 NT$ | 1,200.00 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 85.00 NT$ | 85.00 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 40.23 NT$ | 52.30 NT$ | +30.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 300.00 NT$ | 300.00 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 119.28 NT$ | 115.95 NT$ | -2.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,009,000.00 NT$ | 1,200,000.00 NT$ | +18.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 812,416.67 NT$ | 770,000.00 NT$ | -5.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Taipei Edit |
Taichung Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,026.83 NT$ | 2,287.50 NT$ | -24.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 635.00 NT$ | 921.44 NT$ | +45.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 830.14 NT$ | 599.88 NT$ | -27.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Taipei Edit |
Taichung Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,249.63 NT$ | 1,024.88 NT$ | -18.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 338.57 NT$ | 283.33 NT$ | -16.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 300.00 NT$ | 310.00 NT$ | +3.3 % |
Childcare | Taipei Edit |
Taichung Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 22,058.82 NT$ | 10,000.00 NT$ | -54.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 569,310.39 NT$ | 437,500.00 NT$ | -23.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Taipei Edit |
Taichung Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,961.54 NT$ | 3,014.29 NT$ | +53.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 978.17 NT$ | 1,042.71 NT$ | +6.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,883.33 NT$ | 2,805.00 NT$ | -2.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,333.33 NT$ | 3,687.50 NT$ | +10.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Taipei Edit |
Taichung Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 21,435.90 NT$ | 12,462.50 NT$ | -41.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 16,161.29 NT$ | 9,900.00 NT$ | -38.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 51,559.57 NT$ | 32,000.00 NT$ | -37.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 35,600.00 NT$ | 25,250.00 NT$ | -29.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Taipei Edit |
Taichung Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 37,569.15 NT$ | 15,305.88 NT$ | -59.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 17,903.05 NT$ | 12,897.93 NT$ | -28.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Taipei Edit |
Taichung Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 59,677.54 NT$ | 43,904.65 NT$ | -26.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.85 | 1.85 | +0.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 271 | 48 |
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| Cost of Living in Keelung (Chi-Lung) | 12.98 miles |
| Cost of Living in New Taipei City | 19.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Zhongli City (Jhongli) | 28.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yilan | 35.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Zhubei City | 49.12 miles |
| Cost of Living in HsinChu | 51.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Zhunan | 59.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Miaoli | 70.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Taichung | 100.49 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Chiayi | 61.51 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tainan | 87.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Taipei | 102.76 miles |
| Cost of Living in Keelung (Chi-Lung) | 111.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kaohsiung | 123.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Fengyuan | 224.27 miles |