Cost of living in Tainan City, Taiwan

Summary of cost of living in Tainan City

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 69,844 NT$
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 27,960 NT$
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Tainan City
Current as of May 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 126 NT$
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 140 NT$
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 59 NT$
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 97 NT$
12 eggs, large 79 NT$
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 71 NT$
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 215 NT$
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 111 NT$
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 89 NT$
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 47 NT$
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 397 NT$
2 liters of coca-cola 42 NT$
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 37 NT$
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 17,325 NT$
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 12,038 NT$
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 1,787 NT$
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 10,863 NT$
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 7,308 NT$
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 800 NT$
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 529 NT$
40” flat screen tv 12,805 NT$
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 3,006 NT$
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 200 NT$
Hourly rate for cleaning help 379 NT$
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 1,963 NT$
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 990 NT$
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 2,156 NT$
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 2,471 NT$
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 866,289 NT$
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 28 NT$
Monthly ticket public transport 985 NT$
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 253 NT$
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 232 NT$
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 202 NT$
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 754 NT$
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 218 NT$
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 231 NT$
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 208 NT$
4 rolls of toilet paper 95 NT$
Tube of toothpaste 90 NT$
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 272 NT$
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 671 NT$
2 tickets to the movies 556 NT$
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 1,660 NT$
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 1,031 NT$
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 275 NT$
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 92 NT$
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 56 NT$
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 10,729 NT$
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 5.00 NT$
1 month of gym membership in business district 988 NT$
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 95 NT$
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 54 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: May 30, 2023

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