🇹🇼 Taiwan · #337 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Taichung

3.0% below the Taiwan average

Ranked #337 of 538 cities · More expensive than 37.4% of cities worldwide

Compared to Taiwan average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Taichung

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom TWD 10,824/mo ≈ $343 TWD 8,118/mo ≈ $257 25%
3-Bedroom TWD 18,871/mo ≈ $598 TWD 14,153/mo ≈ $449 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-3.0% Average
Rent
-2.4% Average
Groceries
-3.7% Average
Restaurants
-1.3% Average
Purchasing Power
+2.4% Average

Living in Taichung: What to Expect

Taichung is average by global standards (ranked #337 of 538 cities). It is 3.0% cheaper than the Taiwan average, based on 4 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Groceries offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Taiwan earning TWD 1,823,558 gross take home TWD 138,547/month after tax (8.8% effective rate). See full Taiwan tax calculator →

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