Beach town in Pingtung, Taiwan
Cost of living in Kenting
How much a month costs in Kenting
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,260–1,880 (NT$40,000–60,000).
Prices in Kenting
Typical 2026 ranges in TWD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | TWD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | NT$500–1,000 | $16–31 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | NT$2,000–5,000 | $63–157 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | NT$90–180 | $2.8–5.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | NT$300–700 | $9–22 |
| Cappuccino | NT$90–160 | $2.8–5.0 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | NT$100–200 | $3.1–6.3 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | NT$30–120 | $0.9–3.8 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | NT$300–600 | $9.4–18.8 |
Value for money: 68/100
A value score of 68/100 means Kenting gives more quality of life per dollar than 67% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 70/100. It's the 3rd 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 Kenting
Similar safety, lower cost, in East Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Guilin | China | $670–1,040 |
| Yangshuo | China | $670–1,040 |
| Lijiang | China | $745–1,190 |
| Dali | China | $819–1,340 |
| Kawaguchiko | Japan | $1,010–1,650 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Kenting?
About $785–1,100 on a lean budget, $1,260–1,880 for a comfortable month and $2,510–4,080 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Kenting?
A local meal is NT$90–180 ($2.8–5.6); a mid-range restaurant is NT$300–700 ($9–22) per person.
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Kenting National Park
- 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.