Summary of The Cost of Living in Taiwan
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person across cities in Taiwan is $1,737.50 including rent, or $1,087.50 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) across cities in Taiwan is $2,485.65 including rent, or $1,835.65 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) across cities in Taiwan is $3,459.90 including rent, or $2,614.90 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living across cities in Taiwan ranges from $20,850.00 for a single person to $29,827.80 for a couple, and $41,518.80 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $13,050.00 for a single person to $22,027.80 for a couple, and $31,378.80 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living across cities in Taiwan, baseline monthly expenses range from $921.50 for a single person to $1,286.85 for a couple, and $1,788.10 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $521.50 for a single person to $886.85 for a couple, and $1,268.10 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living across cities in Taiwan, estimated monthly expenses range from $3,426.00 for a single person to $4,906.80 for a couple, and $6,802.80 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $2,226.00 for a single person to $3,706.80 for a couple, and $5,242.80 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person across cities in Taiwan is $1,700.00, which is 56.3% more than the average monthly cost of living and 226.0% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |