Cost of Living in Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei has a cost of living index of 54.7/100 (New York = 100). It is 45% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

54.7/100
Cost Index
$2,046/mo
Median Income
85/100
Safety Index
subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 55/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$656/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$425/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,094/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 45/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.89/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.58/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.58/kg
Dining OutScore: 35/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$5.08/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$25.4/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5.72/meal
TransportationScore: 35/100
Monthly Transit Pass$40.5/month
One-Way Ticket$0.95/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.95/km
UtilitiesScore: 28/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$69/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$25.4/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$15.88/month
HealthcareScore: 45/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$12.7/visit
Dentist Visit$31.75/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$5.08/course
EntertainmentScore: 40/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10.16/ticket
Theater Ticket$31.75/ticket
Museum Entry$9.49/ticket
FitnessScore: 35/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$25.4/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$12.7/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$3.81/entry
Personal CareScore: 35/100
Haircut (Men)$10.08/cut
Haircut (Women)$25.4/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3.81/bottle
ClothingScore: 40/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$44.83/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$25.4/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$63.5/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

110 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
large
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Xinyi, Daan, Songshan

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taipei cheap to live in?

Taipei has a cost of living index of 54.7/100, where New York = 100. It is 45% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,094–$1,532 per month.

How much does rent cost in Taipei?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Taipei costs approximately $656/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $425/month.

Is Taipei good for digital nomads?

Taipei has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 110 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Taipei?

The median net monthly salary in Taipei is approximately $2,046 USD. The income tax rate is around 12%.

How does Taipei compare to New York for cost of living?

Taipei (cost index 54.7) is 45% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,125/month by moving from New York to Taipei.

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