Cost of Living in Taichung
Summary of cost of living in Taichung, Taiwan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,870.7$ (88,939.5NT$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 775.8$ (24,035.2NT$), excluding rent.
- Taichung is 46.4% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Taichung is, on average, 79.4% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 NT$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,000.00 NT$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 159.50 NT$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 50.50 NT$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 94.50 NT$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 91.25 NT$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 33.78 NT$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 24.15 NT$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 112.75 NT$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 46.87 NT$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 38.10 NT$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 89.25 NT$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 415.79 NT$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 110.86 NT$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 241.88 NT$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 61.99 NT$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 23.87 NT$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 29.94 NT$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 46.19 NT$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 17.58 NT$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 27.78 NT$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 68.70 NT$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 38.14 NT$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 435.00 NT$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 49.80 NT$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 76.67 NT$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 122.50 NT$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 26.50 NT$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 1,000.00 NT$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 85.00 NT$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 56.33 NT$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 300.00 NT$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 30.47 NT$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,134,000.00 NT$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 759,285.71 NT$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 3,003.47 NT$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 467.11 NT$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 724.83 NT$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,016.50 NT$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 300.00 NT$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 325.00 NT$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 10,833.33 NT$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 612,500.00 NT$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 2,498.57 NT$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 1,098.57 NT$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,558.33 NT$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 3,571.43 NT$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 11,506.25 NT$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 9,785.71 NT$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 35,000.00 NT$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 21,500.00 NT$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 21,367.52 NT$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 23,225.57 NT$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 44,639.62 NT$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.22 |
Prices in Taichung
This city had 391 entries in the past 12 months by 48 different contributors.
Last update: 28 October 2025
Last update: 28 October 2025
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| Cost of Living in Xinying District | 71.70 miles |
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| 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 |
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