Cost of Living Comparison Between Taichung and Taipei 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Taipei are 3.0% higher than in Taichung (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Taipei are 13.0% higher than in Taichung | |
| Rent Prices in Taipei are 54.1% higher than in Taichung | |
| Restaurant Prices in Taipei are 30.4% higher than in Taichung | |
| Groceries Prices in Taipei are 1.2% higher than in Taichung | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Taipei is 20.2% higher than in Taichung | |
Restaurants | Taichung Edit |
Taipei Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 120.00 NT$ | 200.00 NT$ | +66.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 800.00 NT$ | 1,000.00 NT$ | +25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 153.00 NT$ | 160.00 NT$ | +4.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 80.00 NT$ | 80.00 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 80.00 NT$ | 100.00 NT$ | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 90.42 NT$ | 113.00 NT$ | +25.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 34.50 NT$ | 33.05 NT$ | -4.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 20.81 NT$ | 23.19 NT$ | +11.4 % |
Markets | Taichung Edit |
Taipei Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 407.20 NT$ | 362.49 NT$ | -11.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 49.10 NT$ | 54.92 NT$ | +11.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 47.30 NT$ | 44.18 NT$ | -6.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 105.94 NT$ | 91.16 NT$ | -14.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 249.48 NT$ | 225.86 NT$ | -9.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 89.36 NT$ | 132.57 NT$ | +48.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 272.16 NT$ | 259.54 NT$ | -4.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 68.79 NT$ | 66.45 NT$ | -3.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 25.00 NT$ | 32.46 NT$ | +29.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 36.47 NT$ | 37.90 NT$ | +3.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 45.02 NT$ | 47.88 NT$ | +6.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 29.37 NT$ | 39.84 NT$ | +35.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 32.77 NT$ | 36.07 NT$ | +10.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 77.00 NT$ | 53.61 NT$ | -30.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 33.50 NT$ | 38.63 NT$ | +15.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 NT$ | 400.00 NT$ | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 49.80 NT$ | 50.19 NT$ | +0.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 67.50 NT$ | 74.17 NT$ | +9.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 115.00 NT$ | 125.00 NT$ | +8.7 % |
Transportation | Taichung Edit |
Taipei Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 20.00 NT$ | 30.00 NT$ | +50.0 % |
| 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) | 52.30 NT$ | 40.23 NT$ | -23.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 300.00 NT$ | 300.00 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 115.95 NT$ | 119.28 NT$ | +2.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,200,000.00 NT$ | 1,009,000.00 NT$ | -15.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 770,000.00 NT$ | 812,416.67 NT$ | +5.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Taichung Edit |
Taipei Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,287.50 NT$ | 3,026.83 NT$ | +32.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 921.44 NT$ | 628.09 NT$ | -31.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 599.88 NT$ | 822.21 NT$ | +37.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Taichung Edit |
Taipei Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,024.88 NT$ | 1,242.76 NT$ | +21.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 283.33 NT$ | 338.57 NT$ | +19.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 310.00 NT$ | 300.00 NT$ | -3.2 % |
Childcare | Taichung Edit |
Taipei Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 10,000.00 NT$ | 22,058.82 NT$ | +120.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 437,500.00 NT$ | 569,472.42 NT$ | +30.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Taichung Edit |
Taipei Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 3,014.29 NT$ | 2,000.00 NT$ | -33.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,042.71 NT$ | 970.64 NT$ | -6.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,805.00 NT$ | 2,839.13 NT$ | +1.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,687.50 NT$ | 3,333.33 NT$ | -9.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Taichung Edit |
Taipei Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 12,462.50 NT$ | 21,179.49 NT$ | +69.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 9,900.00 NT$ | 15,968.75 NT$ | +61.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 32,000.00 NT$ | 50,292.90 NT$ | +57.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 25,250.00 NT$ | 35,230.77 NT$ | +39.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Taichung Edit |
Taipei Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 15,305.88 NT$ | 37,569.15 NT$ | +145.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 12,897.93 NT$ | 17,903.05 NT$ | +38.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Taichung Edit |
Taipei Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 43,917.15 NT$ | 59,677.54 NT$ | +35.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.85 | 1.85 | -0.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 49 | 275 |
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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 |
Cities near Taipei: | Cost of Living in Guangzhou | 5.22 miles |
| 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 |