Cost of Living in Taichung
Summary of cost of living in Taichung, Taiwan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,851.9$ (85,498.9NT$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 786.2$ (23,570.8NT$), 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 | 5.00 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 26.68 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 5.34 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 1.70 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.67 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.90 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.09 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.79 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 14.48 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.54 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.19 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.98 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 14.00 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.29 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.93 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.03 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.00 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.39 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.78 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.88 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.29 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.01 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.68 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.66 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.56 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.00 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.88 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 28.34 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.84 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.74 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 10.01 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 3.85 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,356.24 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,517.52 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 93.47 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 23.46 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 20.21 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.36 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 9.17 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.34 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 323.56 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,430.70 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 76.11 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 28.91 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 91.45 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 119.53 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 352.28 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 254.34 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,024.51 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 674.27 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 587.24 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 381.16 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,519.20 $ | |
| 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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