Is Taichung more expensive than Beijing?

Taichung is 0.6% cheaper than Beijing overall. Rent is 46.7% lower, groceries 62.1% more expensive, and restaurants 0.7% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Beijing or Taichung?

Beijing has a purchasing power index of 104.4 while Taichung has 88.9 (NYC = 100). Beijing offers better purchasing power.

Beijing vs Taichung: Taichung is 0.6% cheaper, rent 47% lower (2026)

Category	🇨🇳 Beijing	🇹🇼 Taichung	Difference
Cost of Living	30.9	30.7	-0.6%
Rent	22.7	12.1	-46.7%
Groceries	39.3	63.7	+62.1%
Restaurants	27.7	27.5	-0.7%
Purchasing Power	104.4	88.9	-14.8%

Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

Explore

🇨🇳 Cost of Living in Beijing

Explore

🇹🇼 Cost of Living in Taichung

Explore

🇨🇳 Should I Move to Beijing?

Explore

🇹🇼 Should I Move to Taichung?

Tax Calculators

See detailed income tax brackets and net salary calculations for Beijing and Taichung.

🇨🇳 China Tax Calculator

Income tax rates, brackets & net salary

🇹🇼 Taiwan Tax Calculator

Income tax rates, brackets & net salary

🇨🇳 Beijing vs 🇹🇼 Taichung

Add your salary for a personalized comparison