Cost of Living in Taipei

Taiwan

Monthly budget (single)

$1,908–$3,021/month

NT$61,548 – NT$97,452 (local currency)

Overall 7.0Safety 8.2Housing 5.3Quality of life 7.8

Last updated: 2026-03

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Cost breakdown

CategoryUSDLocal currency
Rent (1-bed, city center)$1,431–$2,226NT$46,161 – NT$71,806
Rent (1-bed, outside center)$755–$1,192NT$24,355 – NT$38,452
Utilities (electricity, heating, water)$60–$115NT$1,935 – NT$3,710
Internet & Mobile$24–$40NT$774 – NT$1,290
Groceries (monthly)$302–$453NT$9,742 – NT$14,613
Eating out (per meal, mid-range)$40–$72NT$1,290 – NT$2,323
Coffee$3–$5NT$97 – NT$161
Public transport (monthly pass)$76–$91NT$2,452 – NT$2,935
Gym membership$28–$52NT$903 – NT$1,677
Cinema ticket$11–$14NT$355 – NT$452

Budget scenarios

Single

$1,908–$3,021/mo USD

NT$61,548 – NT$97,452

Top expenses

  • Rent (1-bed center): ~$2,226/mo
  • Groceries: ~$453/mo
  • Transport: ~$91/mo

Couple

$3,021–$4,610/mo USD

NT$97,452 – NT$148,710

Top expenses

  • Rent (1-bed center): ~$2,226/mo
  • Groceries: ~$453/mo
  • Transport: ~$91/mo

Family

$4,372–$6,756/mo USD

NT$141,032 – NT$217,935

Top expenses

  • Rent (1-bed center): ~$2,226/mo
  • Groceries: ~$453/mo
  • Transport: ~$91/mo

Neighbourhood guide

Taipei Center

Central

Urban core, transit access

Est. 1-bed rent: $1,789–$2,783/mo (NT$57,710 – NT$89,774)

Taipei Midtown

Central

Mixed residential

Est. 1-bed rent: $1,574–$2,449/mo (NT$50,774 – NT$79,000)

Taipei Outer

Suburban

Quieter, family-friendly

Est. 1-bed rent: $1,145–$1,781/mo (NT$36,935 – NT$57,452)

Quality of life scores

Housing5.3/10
Safety8.2/10
Healthcare8.2/10
Education7.8/10
Environment8.6/10
Economy6.9/10
Culture7.5/10
Internet7.9/10

Pros & cons

✅ Pros

  • • Night markets
  • • Healthcare
  • • Semiconductors

❌ Cons

  • • Humidity
  • • Earthquakes

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Estimates are for comparison only and do not constitute financial advice. Sources include our internal dataset and periodic third-party index updates.