Town in New Taipei, Taiwan
Cost of living in Jiufen
How much a month costs in Jiufen
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,410–2,200 (NT$45,000–70,000).
Prices in Jiufen
Typical 2026 ranges in TWD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | TWD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | NT$600–1,000 | $19–31 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | NT$2,500–6,000 | $78–188 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | NT$80–180 | $2.5–5.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | NT$300–700 | $9–22 |
| Cappuccino | NT$100–180 | $3.1–5.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | NT$120–200 | $3.8–6.3 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | NT$15–30 | $0.47–0.94 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | NT$300–600 | $9.4–18.8 |
Value for money: 67/100
A value score of 67/100 means Jiufen gives more quality of life per dollar than 66% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 79/100. It's the 7th 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 Jiufen
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 Jiufen?
About $879–1,190 on a lean budget, $1,410–2,200 for a comfortable month and $2,820–4,710 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Jiufen?
A local meal is NT$80–180 ($2.5–5.6); a mid-range restaurant is NT$300–700 ($9–22) per person.
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Sources
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.