Cost of Living in Taichung
Summary of cost of living in Taichung, Taiwan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,851.0$ (85,470.6NT$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 785.9$ (23,560.3NT$), excluding rent.
- Taichung is 45.2% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Taichung is, on average, 81.2% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 NT$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 800.00 NT$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 160.00 NT$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 51.00 NT$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 80.00 NT$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 87.08 NT$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 32.78 NT$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 23.67 NT$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 434.06 NT$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 46.27 NT$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 35.74 NT$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 89.33 NT$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 419.57 NT$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 98.69 NT$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 207.86 NT$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 60.78 NT$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 24.10 NT$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 29.94 NT$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 41.73 NT$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 23.25 NT$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 26.42 NT$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 68.70 NT$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 30.33 NT$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 NT$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 49.80 NT$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 76.67 NT$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 120.00 NT$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 26.50 NT$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 849.50 NT$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 85.00 NT$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 52.30 NT$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 300.00 NT$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 115.33 NT$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,000,000.00 NT$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 765,000.00 NT$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,802.08 NT$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 703.33 NT$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 606.00 NT$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,000.00 NT$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 275.00 NT$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 310.00 NT$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 9,700.00 NT$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 612,500.00 NT$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,281.67 NT$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 866.67 NT$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,741.67 NT$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,583.33 NT$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 10,561.11 NT$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 7,625.00 NT$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 30,714.29 NT$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 20,214.29 NT$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 17,604.98 NT$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 11,426.98 NT$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 45,544.73 NT$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.18 |
Prices in Taichung
This city had 279 entries in the past 12 months by 37 different contributors.
Last update: 14 May 2025
Last update: 14 May 2025
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| Cost of Living in Chiayi | 61.51 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tainan | 87.03 miles |
| 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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