Cost of Living in Hua-lien

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Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 125.00 NT$ 70.00-245.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 1,000.00 NT$ 600.00-1,500.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 135.00 NT$ 120.00-185.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 38.50 NT$ 37.00-90.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 58.50 NT$ 37.00-100.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 82.50 NT$ 45.00-150.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 27.25 NT$ 25.00-45.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 17.33 NT$ 15.00-25.00
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 93.50 NT$ 75.00-252.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 50.12 NT$ 27.22-68.04
White Rice (1 lb) 58.97 NT$ 29.48-68.04
Eggs (12, Large Size) 62.40 NT$ 60.00-120.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 277.83 NT$ 90.72-453.59
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 65.01 NT$ 63.50-90.00
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 257.04 NT$ 90.72-317.52
Apples (1 lb) 54.43 NT$ 54.43-54.43
Bananas (1 lb) 33.26 NT$ 22.68-49.90
Oranges (1 lb) 55.94 NT$ 54.43-58.97
Tomatoes (1 lb) 51.41 NT$ 45.36-100.00
Potatoes (1 lb) 60.48 NT$ 45.36-81.65
Onions (1 lb) 54.43 NT$ 45.36-63.50
Lettuce (1 Head) 72.00 NT$ 50.00-125.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 30.00 NT$ 22.00-50.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 400.00 NT$ 150.00-1,000.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 52.73 NT$ 40.00-68.18
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 60.42 NT$ 31.25-100.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 150.00 NT$ 100.00-180.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) ?
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) ?
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 100.00 NT$ 100.00-130.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 16.09 NT$ 16.09-16.09
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 325.00 NT$ 325.00-325.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 30.62 NT$ 28.60-34.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 1,068,000.00 NT$ 1,068,000.00-1,100,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 805,000.00 NT$ 735,000.00-750,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 2,406.25 NT$ 2,000.00-5,525.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 639.20 NT$ 500.00-999.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 724.50 NT$ 600.00-800.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 1,500.00 NT$
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) ?
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 260.00 NT$ 260.00-380.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 24,000.00 NT$ 14,000.00-33,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 530,850.00 NT$ 237,000.00-765,600.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 800.00 NT$ 800.00-4,500.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 1,137.50 NT$ 499.00-2,500.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 2,100.00 NT$ 2,000.00-4,000.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 3,666.67 NT$ 2,500.00-5,000.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 7,000.00 NT$
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 4,500.00 NT$
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 25,000.00 NT$
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 18,000.00 NT$
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre ?
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre ?
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 92,000.00 NT$
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 1.93 1.50-2.50

Prices in Hua-lien

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Last update: 20 August 2025
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