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🇹🇼Cost of Living in Taipei

Taiwan · Population: 2,646,000 · Cost Index: 55/100

Cost of Living in Taipei

Taiwan · Asia

Taipei is Taiwan's vibrant capital, known for its night markets, excellent street food, and the iconic Taipei 101 tower. It offers a high quality of life at moderate costs.

2,646,000

Population

55

Cost Index

84

Safety Index

75

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $2,250 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $1,002.50
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$780.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$480.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$1,750.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$1,000.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $6.01
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$4.00
Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$28.00
McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$5.00
Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$2.80
Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$2.00
Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.50
Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$2.80
Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$6.50
Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$4.50
Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.00

Transportation

Avg: $8.97
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$40.00
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.80
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$2.30
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.75
Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.00

Utilities

Avg: $41.67
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$85.00
Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$18.00
Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$22.00

Healthcare

Avg: $15.00
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$12.00
Dentist Visit(per visit)
$25.00
Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$8.00

Entertainment

Avg: $13.95
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$40.00
Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$8.50
Cappuccino(per cup)
$3.80
Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$3.50

Clothing

Avg: $55.00
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$55.00
Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$30.00
Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$80.00

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Quick Facts

Currency
TWD
Language
Mandarin
Cost Index
55/100
Safety Index
84/100
Quality of Life
75/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.