What is the cost of living in Taipei?

The cost of living in Taipei is 65.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 34.6). Groceries are 30.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 65.0% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately TWD 32,264 per month. Local purchasing power index is 91.1 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Taiwan?

In Taiwan, a gross salary of TWD 1,806,377 per year results in approximately TWD 137,186 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 8.9%). Use our Taiwan tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇹🇼 Taiwan · #337 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Taipei?

Q: Should I move to Taipei?

Taipei, Taiwan has a cost of living 65.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 34.6). It is ranked #337 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 91.1 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Taiwan earning TWD 1,806,377 gross take home approximately TWD 137,186/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

65.4% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is strong.

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-65.4%

vs NYC

TWD 32,264

1-BR, city centre

TWD 137,186

Net take-home

Strong

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Example: TWD 1,806,377 gross/year in Taiwan → TWD 137,186/month net after tax (8.9% effective rate). Full Taiwan tax breakdown →

Cost breakdown: Taipei

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

34.6 Mid-priced

Rent

18.3 Very affordable

Groceries

69.3 Moderate

Restaurants

35.0 Affordable

Purchasing Power

91.1 Strong

Rent in Taipei

1-BR, city centre TWD 32,264/mo

1-BR, outside centre TWD 15,392/mo

3-BR, city centre TWD 49,533/mo

3-BR, outside centre TWD 30,486/mo

Save by going outside centre 52% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Taiwan take-home pay

TWD 1,806,377 → TWD 137,186/Net take-home (8.9% effective rate, single filer)

Full Taiwan tax calculator →

Considering alternatives?

Cities in the same country or region with a comparable cost of living.

🇹🇼 New Taipei City

Taiwan

CoL index 30.9

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🇹🇼 Taichung

Taiwan

CoL index 30.7

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🇹🇼 Kaohsiung

Taiwan

CoL index 29.3

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