Island in Pingtung, Taiwan
Cost of living in Xiaoliuqiu
How much a month costs in Xiaoliuqiu
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,410–2,200 (NT$45,000–70,000).
Prices in Xiaoliuqiu
Typical 2026 ranges in TWD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | TWD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | NT$600–1,200 | $19–38 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | NT$2,000–5,000 | $63–157 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | NT$100–180 | $3.1–5.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | NT$300–600 | $9.4–18.8 |
| Cappuccino | NT$100–160 | $3.1–5.0 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | NT$100–180 | $3.1–5.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | NT$300–1,000 | $9–31 |
Value for money: 70/100
A value score of 70/100 means Xiaoliuqiu gives more quality of life per dollar than 69% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 83/100. It's the 6th 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 Xiaoliuqiu
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 Xiaoliuqiu?
About $785–1,100 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 Xiaoliuqiu?
A local meal is NT$100–180 ($3.1–5.6); a mid-range restaurant is NT$300–600 ($9.4–18.8) per person.
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area (Xiaoliuqiu)
- Taiwan Tourism Administration
- Taiwan Arrival Card
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.