East Asia
Cost of living in Taiwan
—of US price level
Is Taiwan expensive?
The most affordable place we cover is Hualien, at about $1,130–1,730 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Taiwan, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hualien | $1,130–1,730 | $251–439 | $2.5–5.3 | 82/100 |
| Taitung | $1,130–1,730 | $251–408 | $2.5–5.3 | 84/100 |
| Kenting | $1,260–1,880 | — | $2.8–5.6 | 68/100 |
| Tainan | $1,320–2,040 | $377–628 | $1.9–4.7 | 75/100 |
| Kaohsiung | $1,410–2,130 | $377–691 | $2.2–5.0 | 74/100 |
| Jiufen | $1,410–2,200 | — | $2.5–5.6 | 67/100 |
| Sun Moon Lake | $1,410–2,200 | — | $3.1–6.3 | 68/100 |
| Alishan | $1,410–2,200 | — | $3.1–6.3 | 68/100 |
| Xiaoliuqiu | $1,410–2,200 | — | $3.1–5.6 | 70/100 |
| Taichung | $1,510–2,260 | $439–785 | $2.2–5.0 | 67/100 |
| Penghu | $1,510–2,350 | $282–502 | $2.8–4.7 | 66/100 |
| Hsinchu | $1,570–2,510 | $471–879 | $2.8–5.6 | 61/100 |
| Taipei | $1,880–2,820 | $691–1,260 | $2.8–6.3 | 51/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- Taiwan Arrival Card (National Immigration Agency)
- Bureau of Consular Affairs
- Taiwan Tourism Administration
- Speedtest Global Index: Taiwan
- World Bank open data
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