City, Taiwan
Cost of living in Tainan
How much a month costs in Tainan
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,320–2,040 (NT$42,000–65,000).
Prices in Tainan
Typical 2026 ranges in TWD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | TWD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | NT$12,000–20,000 | $377–628 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | NT$8,000–13,000 | $251–408 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | NT$400–700 | $13–22 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | NT$1,500–3,000 | $47–94 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | NT$60–150 | $1.9–4.7 |
| 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$18–30 | $0.56–0.94 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | NT$170–280 | $5.3–8.8 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | NT$800–1,800 | $25–56 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | NT$300–600 | $9.4–18.8 |
Value for money: 75/100
A value score of 75/100 means Tainan gives more quality of life per dollar than 74% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 83/100. It's the 4th 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 Tainan
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 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Tainan?
About $785–1,100 on a lean budget, $1,320–2,040 for a comfortable month and $2,670–4,390 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Tainan?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs NT$12,000–20,000 ($377–628) a month in the center and NT$8,000–13,000 ($251–408) outside it.
How much does food cost in Tainan?
A local meal is NT$60–150 ($1.9–4.7); 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
- Tainan Tourism
- Taiwan Tourism Administration
- Taiwan High Speed Rail
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.