Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan

Summary of cost of living in Taichung City

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 97,310 NT$
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 42,525 NT$
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.
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List of prices in Taichung City, Taiwan. Current as of Jan 2020.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 225 NT$
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 132 NT$
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 100 NT$
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 92 NT$
12 eggs, large 89 NT$
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 209 NT$
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 172 NT$
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 156 NT$
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 185 NT$
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 68 NT$
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 511 NT$
2 liters of coca-cola 61 NT$
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 24 NT$
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 32,293 NT$
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 17,203 NT$
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 2,032 NT$
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 17,244 NT$
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 10,286 NT$
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 1,437 NT$
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 700 NT$
40” flat screen tv 19,625 NT$
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 3,404 NT$
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 293 NT$
Hourly rate for cleaning help 313 NT$
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 2,386 NT$
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 1,066 NT$
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 2,460 NT$
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 2,733 NT$
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 1,075,140 NT$
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 29 NT$
Monthly ticket public transport 2,000 NT$
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 428 NT$
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 208 NT$
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 300 NT$
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 1,000 NT$
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 298 NT$
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 166 NT$
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 239 NT$
4 rolls of toilet paper 58 NT$
Tube of toothpaste 79 NT$
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 354 NT$
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 613 NT$
2 tickets to the movies 543 NT$
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 2,779 NT$
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 1,137 NT$
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 286 NT$
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 124 NT$
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 131 NT$
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 13,294 NT$
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 12 NT$
1 month of gym membership in business district 1,291 NT$
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 112 NT$
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 161 prices entered by 8 different people.
Latest price update: January 28, 2020

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