2.9% below the Taiwan average
Ranked #347 of 546 cities · More expensive than 36.4% of cities worldwide
Compared to Taiwan average
Rent Prices
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | TWD 11,917/mo ≈ $373 | TWD 8,938/mo ≈ $280 | 25% |
| 3-Bedroom | TWD 20,766/mo ≈ $650 | TWD 15,575/mo ≈ $488 | 25% |
Taichung is average by global standards (ranked #347 of 546 cities). It is 2.9% 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 1,828,638 gross take home TWD 138,881/month after tax (8.9% effective rate). See full Taiwan tax calculator →
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