City, Taiwan
Cost of living in Hualien
How much a month costs in Hualien
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,130–1,730 (NT$36,000–55,000).
Prices in Hualien
Typical 2026 ranges in TWD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | TWD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | NT$8,000–14,000 | $251–439 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | NT$6,000–10,000 | $188–314 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | NT$450–800 | $14–25 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | NT$1,800–3,500 | $56–110 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | NT$80–170 | $2.5–5.3 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | NT$250–600 | $7.8–18.8 |
| Cappuccino | NT$80–140 | $2.5–4.4 |
| 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$200–350 | $6.3–11.0 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | NT$600–1,500 | $19–47 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | NT$300–600 | $9.4–18.8 |
Value for money: 82/100
A value score of 82/100 means Hualien gives more quality of life per dollar than 81% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 80/100. It's the 1st 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 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Hualien?
About $691–1,000 on a lean budget, $1,130–1,730 for a comfortable month and $2,350–3,770 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Hualien?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs NT$8,000–14,000 ($251–439) a month in the center and NT$6,000–10,000 ($188–314) outside it.
How much does food cost in Hualien?
A local meal is NT$80–170 ($2.5–5.3); a mid-range restaurant is NT$250–600 ($7.8–18.8) per person.
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Taroko National Park
- Taiwan Railways
- Taiwan Tourism Administration
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.