Taichung City ranks 2nd of 6 priced cities in Taiwan on cost — $689 a month in essentials, 1% above Tainan City, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,389 covers that 2.0×. 92.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at village/borough level. PM2.5 averages 24.8 µg/m³ a year, 5× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 18°C, Jul 29°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 | $273 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $393 |
| Groceries | $155 |
| Dining out | $116 |
| Utilities | $114 |
| Local transport | $31 |
| Essentials / mo | $689 |
| Avg net salary | $1,389 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $746 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,189 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Taichung City, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4.64 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $30.94 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $4.64 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.77 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.55 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.78 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.99 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.73 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $3.17 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.70 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.62 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.51 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $28.37 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $7.79 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $4.23 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.90 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.17 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.20 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.90 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.87 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.70 |
| Monthly transit pass | $30.94 |
| Taxi start | $2.63 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.85 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.00 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $92.94 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $20.88 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $14.72 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $31.97 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.59 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Taichung City has 92.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (village/borough level). That is the 5th-highest of 6 Taiwan cities we track.
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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 | 18.4°C | 18.5°C | 79% | 41% | 65 mm |
| Feb | 18.9°C | 19.2°C | 77% | 45% | 66 mm |
| Mar | 21.2°C | 22.8°C | 77% | 48% | 125 mm |
| Apr | 24.4°C | 27.3°C | 76% | 53% | 135 mm |
| May | 27°C | 31.6°C | 78% | 68% | 216 mm |
| Jun | 28.7°C | 34°C | 77% | 84% | 250 mm |
| Jul | 29.3°C | 35.3°C | 79% | 73% | 277 mm |
| Aug | 28.8°C | 34.9°C | 82% | 74% | 387 mm |
| Sep | 28.2°C | 33.9°C | 81% | 61% | 250 mm |
| Oct | 26.3°C | 30.2°C | 79% | 49% | 128 mm |
| Nov | 23.9°C | 26.4°C | 79% | 43% | 43 mm |
| Dec | 20.1°C | 20.6°C | 78% | 44% | 54 mm |
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