How expensive is Taipei compared to the rest of Taiwan?

Taipei ranks #337 out of 577 cities globally. It is 10.2% more expensive than the Taiwan average, based on 4 cities. The rent index is 18.3 and local purchasing power is 91.1.

What is the average rent in Taipei?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Taipei city centre costs approximately TWD 32,264 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to TWD 15,392 (saving 52%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around TWD 49,533.

Is Taipei affordable to live in?

Taipei is mid-priced by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are expensive, and local purchasing power is average. Workers in Taiwan earning TWD 1,806,377 gross take home approximately TWD 137,186 per month after tax.

🇹🇼 Taiwan · 2026

Coste de Vida en Taipei

10.2% por encima del promedio de Taiwan

Posición #337 de 577 ciudades · Más cara que el 41.6% de las ciudades del mundo

+10.2%

Coste de Vida

+29.8%

Alquiler

+4.8%

Supermercado

+2.6%

Poder Adquisitivo

Comparado con el promedio de Taiwan · Ver ranking de Taiwan →

Precios de Alquiler en Taipei

Apartamento	Centro	Fuera del Centro	Ahorras
1 Dormitorio	TWD 32,264/mo ≈ $1,011	TWD 15,392/mo ≈ $482	52%
3 Dormitorios	TWD 49,533/mo ≈ $1,552	TWD 30,486/mo ≈ $955	39%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Prices of Goods & Services in Taipei

Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	TWD 159.65	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	TWD 53.01	2 sources
Bread (500g)	TWD 46.77	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	TWD 561.12	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	TWD 280.32	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	TWD 129.50	2 sources
Eggs (12)	TWD 97.38	2 sources
Milk (1L)	TWD 96.41	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	TWD 99.38	2 sources
Tomatoes (1kg)	TWD 133.61	2 sources
Water (1.5L)	TWD 37.25	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	TWD 576.00	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

TWD 159.65

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

TWD 53.01

Bread (500g)

TWD 46.77

Local cheese (1kg)

TWD 561.12

Chicken (1kg)

TWD 280.32

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

TWD 129.50

Eggs (12)

TWD 97.38

Milk (1L)

TWD 96.41

Potatoes (1kg)

TWD 99.38

Tomatoes (1kg)

TWD 133.61

Water (1.5L)

TWD 37.25

Wine (mid-range)

TWD 576.00

Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	TWD 137.00	2 sources
Cappuccino	TWD 123.39	2 sources
McMeal	TWD 164.50	2 sources
Cheap meal	TWD 170.50	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	TWD 1,597.00	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

TWD 137.00

Cappuccino

TWD 123.39

McMeal

TWD 164.50

Cheap meal

TWD 170.50

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

TWD 1,597.00

Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	TWD 3,653.46	2 sources
Jeans (Levi's 501)	TWD 2,140.82	2 sources
Sport shoes (Nike)	TWD 2,560.17	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	TWD 1,215.50	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

TWD 3,653.46

Jeans (Levi's 501)

TWD 2,140.82

Sport shoes (Nike)

TWD 2,560.17

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

TWD 1,215.50

Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	TWD 293.75	2 sources
Gym membership	TWD 1,355.78	2 sources

Cinema ticket

TWD 293.75

Gym membership

TWD 1,355.78

Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	TWD 30.82	2 sources
Taxi start	TWD 85.00	1 source
Monthly pass	TWD 1,219.00	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

TWD 30.82

Taxi start

TWD 85.00

Monthly pass

TWD 1,219.00

Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	TWD 2,206.13	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

TWD 2,206.13

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Taipei has a cost of living index of 34.6 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.

34.6

Index

Sources

6.3

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

37.5

Expatistan

35.0

LivingCost

31.2

ShouldIMove price index

No data

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

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Índices de Coste

Coste de Vida

+10.2% Expensive

Alquiler

+29.8% Very expensive

Supermercado

+4.8% Average

Restaurantes

+19.0% Expensive

Poder Adquisitivo

+2.6% Average

Vivir en Taipei: Qué Esperar

Taipei es mid-priced según estándares globales (puesto #337 de 577 ciudades). Está 10.2% más caro que el promedio de Taiwan, basado en 4 ciudades.

Los comestibles son average, mientras que comer fuera es expensive. Groceries ofrece el mejor valor, mientras que Rent es lo más caro.

Los trabajadores en Taiwan con TWD 1,806,377 brutos se llevan TWD 137,186/mes neto después de impuestos (8.9%% tipo efectivo). Ver calculadora fiscal completa de Taiwan →