Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Taiwan
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Economic & Living Costs in Taiwan
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
100-250 NT$
Avg: 175 NT$
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
700-2000 NT$
Avg: 1350 NT$
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
150-195 NT$
Avg: 172.5 NT$
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
40-150 NT$
Avg: 95 NT$
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
8500-27379.99 NT$
Avg: 17939.99 NT$
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
6000-20000 NT$
Avg: 13000 NT$
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
25000-65000 NT$
Avg: 45000 NT$
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
17000-40000 NT$
Avg: 28500 NT$
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
18-35 NT$
Avg: 26.5 NT$
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
120-450 NT$
Avg: 285 NT$
Monthly Transport Pass
608-1299 NT$
Avg: 953.5 NT$
Gasoline (1L)
28.6-34 NT$
Avg: 31.3 NT$
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
1500-5000 NT$
Avg: 3250 NT$
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
499-1000 NT$
Avg: 749.5 NT$
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
399-999 NT$
Avg: 699 NT$
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
80-120 NT$
Avg: 100 NT$
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
40-100 NT$
Avg: 70 NT$
Eggs (12)
54-120 NT$
Avg: 87 NT$
Local Cheese (1kg)
298-1550 NT$
Avg: 924 NT$
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
800-1600 NT$
Avg: 1200 NT$
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
200-600 NT$
Avg: 400 NT$
Cinema Ticket
260-400 NT$
Avg: 330 NT$
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
12000-27000 NT$
Avg: 19500 NT$
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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