Is Taipei more expensive than New Taipei City?

Taipei is 5.0% more expensive than New Taipei City overall. Rent is 13.9% higher, groceries 2.4% more expensive, and restaurants 32.7% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, New Taipei City or Taipei?

New Taipei City has a purchasing power index of 73.6 while Taipei has 85.9 (NYC = 100). Taipei offers better purchasing power.

Lebenshaltungskostenvergleich · 2026

🇹🇼 New Taipei City vs 🇹🇼 Taipei

2026

Taipei ist 5.0% teurer

Kategorie	🇹🇼 New Taipei City	🇹🇼 Taipei	Unterschied
Lebenshaltungskosten	52.0	54.6	+5.0%
Miete	15.8	18.0	+13.9%
Lebensmittel	70.6	72.3	+2.4%
Restaurants	25.1	33.3	+32.7%
Kaufkraft	73.6	85.9	+16.7%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.