Tainan City is the cheapest of Taiwan's 6 priced cities — $681 a month in essentials, 30% below Taipei City at $977. The average net salary of $1,345 covers that 2.0×. 115.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at village/borough level. PM2.5 averages 25.4 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 | $193 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $296 |
| Groceries | $239 |
| Dining out | $107 |
| Utilities | $109 |
| Local transport | $33 |
| Essentials / mo | $681 |
| Avg net salary | $1,345 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $753 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $663 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Tainan 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 | $24.76 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $4.64 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.20 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.09 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.40 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.37 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.87 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $3.03 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.74 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.74 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.03 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $22.29 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $14.29 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.48 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.79 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $7.12 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $4.64 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $4.44 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.39 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.59 |
| Monthly transit pass | $33.27 |
| Taxi start | $2.63 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.93 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.03 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $87.68 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $21.14 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $17.01 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $37.03 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.82 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Tainan City has 115.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (village/borough level). That is the highest of the 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 | 18.3°C | 18°C | 79% | 50% | 59 mm |
| Feb | 19°C | 18.8°C | 77% | 50% | 39 mm |
| Mar | 21.6°C | 22.8°C | 76% | 50% | 54 mm |
| Apr | 24.6°C | 27.5°C | 77% | 52% | 104 mm |
| May | 26.9°C | 31.5°C | 80% | 68% | 284 mm |
| Jun | 28.3°C | 33.9°C | 82% | 82% | 344 mm |
| Jul | 28.7°C | 34.3°C | 81% | 71% | 285 mm |
| Aug | 28.1°C | 33.7°C | 83% | 74% | 435 mm |
| Sep | 27.9°C | 33.1°C | 80% | 61% | 219 mm |
| Oct | 26.3°C | 30.3°C | 79% | 55% | 115 mm |
| Nov | 23.8°C | 26.3°C | 80% | 50% | 35 mm |
| Dec | 20°C | 20.1°C | 78% | 53% | 42 mm |
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