Cheapest priced cityTainan City$681 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityTaipei City$977 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$309across 6 priced cities
Tainan City vs the worldCheaper than 411 of the 535 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
Tourist stay signal90-day visa-free entry for the US/UK/EU/Australia/Canada; no eTA required.as of 2026-07
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Tainan City | $681 | 108.3 city | $193 | $296 | $239 | $107 | $109 | $33 | $1,345 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taichung City | $689 | 104.1 city | $273 | $393 | $155 | $116 | $114 | $31 | $1,389 |
| Kaohsiung City | $696 | 106.2 city | $277 | $379 | $182 | $116 | $109 | $12 | $1,478 |
| Hsinchu City | $718 | 106.8 city | $256 | $430 | $196 | $102 | $124 | $40 | $2,446 |
| Taoyuan City | $728 | 105.4 city | $348 | $644 | $152 | $101 | $90 | $37 | $1,504 |
| Taipei City | $977 | 97.9 city | $505 | $782 | $196 | $139 | $100 | $37 | $1,704 |
Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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