Hsinchu City ranks 4th of 6 priced cities in Taiwan on cost — $718 a month in essentials, 5% above Tainan City, the cheapest. The average net salary of $2,446 covers that 3.4×. 113 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at village/borough level. PM2.5 averages 20.2 µg/m³ a year, 4× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 18°C, Jul 30°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $256 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $430 |
| Groceries | $196 |
| Dining out | $102 |
| Utilities | $124 |
| Local transport | $40 |
| Essentials / mo | $718 |
| Avg net salary | $2,446 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $750 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,107 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Hsinchu City, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4.02 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $27.85 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $5.26 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.94 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.86 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.24 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.92 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.69 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.83 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.68 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $4.49 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.74 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $34.04 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.81 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.99 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.32 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.51 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $4.13 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $3.71 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.35 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.62 |
| Monthly transit pass | $39.61 |
| Taxi start | $3.09 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.31 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.99 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $100.76 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $23.19 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $19.06 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $51.06 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.90 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Hsinchu City has 113 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (village/borough level). That is the 2nd-highest of 6 Taiwan cities we track.
Every Taiwan region by male-to-female ratio →
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17.5°C | 16.2°C | 77% | 51% | 56 mm |
| Feb | 17.8°C | 16.7°C | 76% | 52% | 55 mm |
| Mar | 20.4°C | 20.7°C | 75% | 52% | 89 mm |
| Apr | 23.9°C | 25.7°C | 74% | 55% | 94 mm |
| May | 26.9°C | 30.5°C | 76% | 67% | 137 mm |
| Jun | 29.3°C | 33.8°C | 73% | 84% | 149 mm |
| Jul | 30.2°C | 35.4°C | 73% | 69% | 145 mm |
| Aug | 29.4°C | 35°C | 78% | 68% | 239 mm |
| Sep | 28.2°C | 32.9°C | 79% | 57% | 217 mm |
| Oct | 25.8°C | 27.8°C | 77% | 50% | 107 mm |
| Nov | 23.1°C | 24.1°C | 77% | 47% | 34 mm |
| Dec | 19.1°C | 17.9°C | 76% | 54% | 49 mm |
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