Taiwan
Cost of Living in Taipei
Monthly Total
$1,502
$26,285
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$580
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$31
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$580
$10,150
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$92
$1,610
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$179
$3,133
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$60
$1,050
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$210
$3,675
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$217
$3,798
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$132
$2,310
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$32
$560
Monthly Total
$1,502
$26,285
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