Capital city, Taiwan
Cost of living in Taipei
How much a month costs in Taipei
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,880–2,820 (NT$60,000–90,000).
Prices in Taipei
Typical 2026 ranges in TWD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | TWD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | NT$22,000–40,000 | $691–1,260 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | NT$13,000–22,000 | $408–691 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | NT$500–900 | $16–28 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | NT$2,200–4,500 | $69–141 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | NT$90–200 | $2.8–6.3 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | NT$350–800 | $11–25 |
| Cappuccino | NT$90–160 | $2.8–5.0 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | NT$120–220 | $3.8–6.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | NT$20–65 | $0.6–2.0 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | NT$200–320 | $6.3–10.0 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | NT$400–800 | $13–25 |
| Gym membership (month) | NT$1,200–2,500 | $38–78 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | NT$300–600 | $9.4–18.8 |
Value for money: 51/100
A value score of 51/100 means Taipei gives more quality of life per dollar than 50% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 83/100. It's the 13th 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 Taipei
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 Taipei?
About $1,100–1,510 on a lean budget, $1,880–2,820 for a comfortable month and $4,080–6,280 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Taipei?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs NT$22,000–40,000 ($691–1,260) a month in the center and NT$13,000–22,000 ($408–691) outside it.
How much does food cost in Taipei?
A local meal is NT$90–200 ($2.8–6.3); 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
- Taipei Metro
- Taoyuan International Airport
- Taiwan Tourism Administration
- National Taiwan University Hospital
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.