Cost of Living in Taiwan
Summary of cost of living in Taiwan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,955.5 (NT$93,458.5), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $791.7 (NT$25,034.7), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Taiwan is, on average, 29.1% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Taiwan is, on average, 65.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $4.74 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $31.62 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $5.34 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $1.90 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.53 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $3.02 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.01 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $0.67 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $3.08 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $1.71 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $1.40 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $2.65 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $8.21 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $3.96 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $9.38 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.14 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $1.26 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.36 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.75 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.33 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.06 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $2.07 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $1.19 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $14.23 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.65 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.24 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $3.95 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.63 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $37.95 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $2.77 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $1.27 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $9.49 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.99 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $33,774.49 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $24,303.34 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $81.82 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $18.02 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $23.77 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $37.65 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $12.58 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $9.49 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $556.86 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $15,890.10 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $61.33 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $33.69 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $83.65 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $103.06 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $508.81 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $333.39 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,118.01 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $778.90 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $790.76 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $542.74 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $1,748.76 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.36 | |
Prices in Taiwan
This country had 2854 entries in the past 12 months by 273 different contributors.
Last update: 14 June 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 14 June 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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By City in Taiwan
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taipei | 54.9 | 17.9 | 38.0 | 70.8 | 33.5 | 87.0 | |
| New Taipei City | 52.0 | 15.9 | 35.5 | 69.4 | 24.8 | 74.0 | |
| Taichung | 46.9 | 12.6 | 31.2 | 63.5 | 26.1 | 86.1 | |
| Kaohsiung | 46.1 | 11.0 | 30.1 | 65.2 | 26.2 | 95.8 |
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