Cost of Living in New Taipei City
Summary of cost of living in New Taipei City, Taiwan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,058.1$ (97,306.4NT$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 828.3$ (26,357.2NT$), excluding rent.
- New Taipei City is 23.5% less expensive than Austin (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in New Taipei City is, on average, 64.3% lower than in Austin.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 NT$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 950.00 NT$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 162.50 NT$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 50.00 NT$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 80.00 NT$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 70.50 NT$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 27.50 NT$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 19.55 NT$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 102.29 NT$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 55.19 NT$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 41.20 NT$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 84.86 NT$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 322.50 NT$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 150.41 NT$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 331.28 NT$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 58.97 NT$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 40.51 NT$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 39.69 NT$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 57.83 NT$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 58.97 NT$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 30.05 NT$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 53.75 NT$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 32.50 NT$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 290.00 NT$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 46.00 NT$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 65.00 NT$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 137.50 NT$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 20.00 NT$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 1,200.00 NT$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 85.00 NT$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 48.28 NT$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 300.00 NT$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 29.51 NT$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,068,000.00 NT$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 784,000.00 NT$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 3,666.67 NT$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 559.40 NT$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 781.40 NT$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,266.67 NT$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 300.00 NT$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 400.00 NT$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 20,750.00 NT$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 678,561.50 NT$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 1,200.00 NT$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 1,040.00 NT$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,850.00 NT$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 3,150.00 NT$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 21,641.54 NT$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 12,868.66 NT$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 49,944.11 NT$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 29,819.24 NT$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 36,954.92 NT$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 21,454.28 NT$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 42,718.76 NT$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.81 | |
Prices in New Taipei City
This city had 269 entries in the past 12 months by 21 different contributors.
Last update: 18 February 2026
Last update: 18 February 2026
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| Cost of Living in Zhongli City (Jhongli) | 51.01 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hsinchu | 74.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Zhunan | 77.01 miles |
| Cost of Living in Miaoli | 88.01 miles |
| Cost of Living in Taichung | 118.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nantou City | 124.24 miles |
| Cost of Living in Erlin Township | 127.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hua-lien | 144.44 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tou-liu | 161.19 miles |
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