In Taipei, Taiwan, a family of four typically needs around $3291 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1158 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Taipei is 8% more expensive overall.
Taipei is 56% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Taipei is, on average, 80% lower than in New York City.
Taipei tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The overall cost of living in Taipei is influenced by its housing market, which can be a significant burden for many residents.
Food prices in Taipei are 26% higher than the European benchmark, making dining out and grocery shopping relatively costly.
Public transport costs are 19% higher than the European benchmark, which may impact daily commuting expenses.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 5.98 $ |
| Dinner | 31.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.59 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.99 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.91 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.89 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.77 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.54 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.52 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.85 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.42 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.83 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.8 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.63 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.73 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.78 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 37.6 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.86 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 34.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.34 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 7.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.75 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 55 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 84 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 24.9 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 426 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,031 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 573 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,581 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 12,472 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,228 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,789 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.93% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10 $ |
| Haircut | 16.8 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 57.1 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 627 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,424 $ |