Cost of Living Comparison Between Taipei and Tainan 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Tainan are 8.0% lower than in Taipei (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Tainan are 19.9% lower than in Taipei | |
| Rent Prices in Tainan are 52.6% lower than in Taipei | |
| Restaurant Prices in Tainan are 27.0% lower than in Taipei | |
| Groceries Prices in Tainan are 2.3% lower than in Taipei | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Tainan is 17.6% lower than in Taipei | |
Restaurants | Taipei Edit |
Tainan Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 200.00 NT$ | 150.00 NT$ | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,000.00 NT$ | 600.00 NT$ | -40.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 170.00 NT$ | 150.00 NT$ | -11.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 75.00 NT$ | 55.00 NT$ | -26.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 100.00 NT$ | 90.00 NT$ | -10.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 113.15 NT$ | 86.67 NT$ | -23.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 33.05 NT$ | 33.05 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 23.26 NT$ | 23.26 NT$ | 0.0 % |
Markets | Taipei Edit |
Tainan Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 362.21 NT$ | 362.21 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 56.43 NT$ | 56.43 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 44.61 NT$ | 44.61 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 94.38 NT$ | 90.00 NT$ | -4.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 230.95 NT$ | 230.95 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 135.87 NT$ | 135.87 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 254.69 NT$ | 254.69 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 66.01 NT$ | 57.83 NT$ | -12.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 33.04 NT$ | 33.04 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 39.41 NT$ | 39.41 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 50.58 NT$ | 50.58 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 41.30 NT$ | 41.30 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 38.01 NT$ | 38.01 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 56.42 NT$ | 50.00 NT$ | -11.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 38.72 NT$ | 32.00 NT$ | -17.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 425.00 NT$ | 425.00 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 49.41 NT$ | 49.41 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 74.80 NT$ | 68.33 NT$ | -8.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 125.00 NT$ | 120.00 NT$ | -4.0 % |
Transportation | Taipei Edit |
Tainan Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 30.00 NT$ | 18.00 NT$ | -40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,200.00 NT$ | 542.39 NT$ | -54.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 85.00 NT$ | 85.00 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 40.23 NT$ | 40.23 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 300.00 NT$ | 100.00 NT$ | -66.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 120.04 NT$ | 116.46 NT$ | -3.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,009,000.00 NT$ | 1,009,000.00 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 826,846.08 NT$ | 826,846.08 NT$ | 0.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Taipei Edit |
Tainan Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,067.90 NT$ | 2,612.50 NT$ | -14.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 635.00 NT$ | 635.00 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 842.90 NT$ | 700.00 NT$ | -17.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Taipei Edit |
Tainan Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,273.79 NT$ | 1,142.00 NT$ | -10.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 371.25 NT$ | 175.00 NT$ | -52.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 300.00 NT$ | 300.00 NT$ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Taipei Edit |
Tainan Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 22,058.82 NT$ | 22,058.82 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 602,840.38 NT$ | 350,000.00 NT$ | -41.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Taipei Edit |
Tainan Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,960.00 NT$ | 1,960.00 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 959.04 NT$ | 959.04 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,883.33 NT$ | 2,883.33 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,333.33 NT$ | 3,333.33 NT$ | 0.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Taipei Edit |
Tainan Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 21,357.14 NT$ | 10,625.00 NT$ | -50.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 16,545.45 NT$ | 6,000.00 NT$ | -63.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 51,055.84 NT$ | 20,500.00 NT$ | -59.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 35,653.85 NT$ | 22,000.00 NT$ | -38.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Taipei Edit |
Tainan Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 37,140.98 NT$ | 8,442.96 NT$ | -77.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 18,255.64 NT$ | 6,387.03 NT$ | -65.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Taipei Edit |
Tainan Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 58,990.63 NT$ | 38,926.33 NT$ | -34.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.86 | 1.86 | 0.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 273 | 14 |
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| Cost of Living in HsinChu | 139.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in Taitung | 143.58 miles |
| Cost of Living in Zhongli City (Jhongli) | 159.73 miles |
| Cost of Living in Taipei | 187.36 miles |