In Yilan, Taiwan, living costs about $745 per month for one person and $2106 for a family of four, including rent.
Yilan is 30% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Yilan is 67% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Yilan is, on average, 90% lower than in New York City.
Yilan is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The primary driver of living costs in Yilan is rent and utilities, which can be significant for those without a solid financial foundation.
Food costs are 4% higher than the European benchmark, making it slightly more expensive compared to some regions.
Public transport is 59% lower than the European benchmark, making it very affordable for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.31 $ |
| Dinner | 30.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.41 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.88 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.13 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.28 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.12 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.89 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.78 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.3 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.65 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.4 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.77 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.5 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.76 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.94 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 32.4 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.97 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.6 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 36.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.66 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 7.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.64 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 34 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 51 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 18.7 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 208 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 459 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 252 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 624 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,352 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,153 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,011 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.80% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.03 $ |
| Haircut | 15.4 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 71.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 66.5 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 314 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,665 $ |