Taipei City is the most expensive of Taiwan's 6 priced cities — $977 a month in essentials, 43% above Tainan City at $681. The average net salary of $1,704 covers that 1.7×. 101.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at village/borough level. PM2.5 averages 21.7 µg/m³ a year, 4× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 17°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 | $505 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $782 |
| Groceries | $196 |
| Dining out | $139 |
| Utilities | $100 |
| Local transport | $37 |
| Essentials / mo | $977 |
| Avg net salary | $1,704 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $934 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,529 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Taipei 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 | $46.42 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $5.71 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.39 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.63 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.54 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.95 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.65 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $3.16 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.89 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.05 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.54 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $18.82 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $9.53 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $4.89 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $3.37 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.59 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.75 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.26 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.15 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.77 |
| Monthly transit pass | $37.13 |
| Taxi start | $2.63 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.77 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.01 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $72.57 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $27.13 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $17.21 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $40.62 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.28 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Taipei City has 101.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (village/borough level). That is the 4th-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 | 16.8°C | 16.7°C | 82% | 73% | 87 mm |
| Feb | 17.3°C | 17.4°C | 82% | 73% | 82 mm |
| Mar | 19.6°C | 20.8°C | 82% | 66% | 101 mm |
| Apr | 23°C | 25.8°C | 81% | 67% | 129 mm |
| May | 26.3°C | 30.9°C | 83% | 75% | 194 mm |
| Jun | 29.1°C | 35.6°C | 81% | 86% | 216 mm |
| Jul | 30.4°C | 37°C | 78% | 68% | 213 mm |
| Aug | 29.8°C | 36.3°C | 80% | 65% | 256 mm |
| Sep | 28.3°C | 33.6°C | 81% | 62% | 270 mm |
| Oct | 25.2°C | 28.3°C | 82% | 69% | 263 mm |
| Nov | 22.4°C | 24.5°C | 84% | 71% | 122 mm |
| Dec | 18.3°C | 18.5°C | 83% | 77% | 126 mm |
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