Cost of Living in Taiwan
Summary of cost of living in Taiwan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,136.9$ (91,255.9NT$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 856.8$ (24,924.3NT$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Taiwan is, on average, 23.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Taiwan is, on average, 64.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 NT$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,000.00 NT$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 160.00 NT$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 60.00 NT$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 90.00 NT$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 95.56 NT$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 31.80 NT$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 21.56 NT$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 366.42 NT$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 53.38 NT$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 43.01 NT$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 86.66 NT$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 235.08 NT$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 121.90 NT$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 274.72 NT$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 65.42 NT$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 34.63 NT$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 38.17 NT$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 49.78 NT$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 38.72 NT$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 30.89 NT$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 65.37 NT$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 37.74 NT$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 400.00 NT$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 52.25 NT$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 70.40 NT$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 120.00 NT$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 25.00 NT$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,200.00 NT$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 90.00 NT$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 40.23 NT$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 300.00 NT$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 116.44 NT$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,100,000.00 NT$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 781,029.41 NT$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,521.52 NT$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 617.12 NT$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 714.65 NT$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,164.75 NT$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 365.24 NT$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 320.00 NT$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 16,417.97 NT$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 453,636.36 NT$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,094.18 NT$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 989.73 NT$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,705.32 NT$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,421.49 NT$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 15,683.12 NT$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,820.45 NT$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 34,944.99 NT$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 25,392.82 NT$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 28,252.63 NT$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 17,908.71 NT$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 52,618.02 NT$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.17 |
Prices in Taiwan
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Last update: 30 June 2025
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Last update: 30 June 2025
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