City, Taiwan
Cost of living in Hsinchu
How much a month costs in Hsinchu
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,570–2,510 (NT$50,000–80,000).
Prices in Hsinchu
Typical 2026 ranges in TWD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | TWD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | NT$15,000–28,000 | $471–879 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | NT$10,000–18,000 | $314–565 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | NT$500–900 | $16–28 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | NT$2,000–3,800 | $63–119 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | NT$90–180 | $2.8–5.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | NT$350–800 | $11–25 |
| Cappuccino | NT$100–160 | $3.1–5.0 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | NT$100–180 | $3.1–5.6 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | NT$15–30 | $0.47–0.94 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | NT$200–300 | $6.3–9.4 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | NT$1,000–2,000 | $31–63 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | NT$300–1,000 | $9–31 |
Value for money: 61/100
A value score of 61/100 means Hsinchu gives more quality of life per dollar than 60% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 83/100. It's the 12th most affordable of 13 places we cover in Taiwan.
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Cost of living across Taiwan
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Hualien | $1,130–1,730 | 82/100 |
| Taitung | $1,130–1,730 | 84/100 |
| Kenting | $1,260–1,880 | 68/100 |
| Tainan | $1,320–2,040 | 75/100 |
| Kaohsiung | $1,410–2,130 | 74/100 |
| Jiufen | $1,410–2,200 | 67/100 |
| Sun Moon Lake | $1,410–2,200 | 68/100 |
| Alishan | $1,410–2,200 | 68/100 |
| Xiaoliuqiu | $1,410–2,200 | 70/100 |
| Taichung | $1,510–2,260 | 67/100 |
| Penghu | $1,510–2,350 | 66/100 |
| Hsinchu | $1,570–2,510 | 61/100 |
| Taipei | $1,880–2,820 | 51/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Hsinchu
Similar safety, lower cost, in East Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Takayama | Japan | $1,080–1,710 |
| Kawaguchiko | Japan | $1,010–1,650 |
| Nikko | Japan | $1,080–1,710 |
| Hualien | Taiwan | $1,130–1,730 |
| Hakone | Japan | $1,140–1,770 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Hsinchu?
About $879–1,190 on a lean budget, $1,570–2,510 for a comfortable month and $3,140–5,340 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Hsinchu?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs NT$15,000–28,000 ($471–879) a month in the center and NT$10,000–18,000 ($314–565) outside it.
How much does food cost in Hsinchu?
A local meal is NT$90–180 ($2.8–5.6); a mid-range restaurant is NT$350–800 ($11–25) per person.
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Taiwan High Speed Rail
- Taiwan Railway (TRA)
- Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
- Regus Hsinchu
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.