Median monthly budget · single · city center
$1,044/mo
Across 1 city we track
Couple
$1,248
Family of 4
$3,538
Median local salary (after tax)$1,683/mo
City-by-city damage report
Rent — the biggest line item
City1BR center1BR outside3BR center
Taipei$735$493$1,564Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Median across 1 city
Milk (1L)$3.03
Bread (loaf)$1.87
Eggs (12)$2.49
Rice (1kg)$3.22
Chicken (1kg)$9.62
Apples (1kg)$4.86
Tomatoes (1kg)$4.64
Potatoes (1kg)$2.80
Water (1.5L)$1.21
Wine (mid-range)$14
Beer (0.5L store)$1.79
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Median prices across 1 city
Cheap meal$4.95
Mid-range dinner for 2$48
Cappuccino$3.48
Beer (draught)$2.87
Coke (0.33L)$1.00
Getting around — or trying to
Median prices across 1 city
Monthly pass$38
Single ride$0.80
Gasoline (1L)$0.99
Taiwan vs. the neighbors
🇹🇼Taiwan(this country)
$1,044/mo🇦🇲Armenia
$1,020/mo🇬🇪Georgia
$998/mo🇨🇳China
$1,093/mo🇲🇾Malaysia
$958/mo🇹🇭Thailand
$949/moFrequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Taiwan?▼
Across 1 cities, a single person spends a median of $1,044/month including rent. Taipei is the cheapest at $1,044/mo.
What is the average rent in Taiwan?▼
Median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is $735/month across 1 cities we track.
What is the average salary in Taiwan?▼
The median monthly net salary (after tax) across 1 cities is about $1,683, based on Numbeo data.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.