Taoyuan City ranks 5th of 6 priced cities in Taiwan on cost — $728 a month in essentials, 7% above Tainan City, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,504 covers that 2.1×. 107.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at village/borough level. PM2.5 averages 18.5 µg/m³ a year, 4× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 16°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 | $348 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $644 |
| Groceries | $152 |
| Dining out | $101 |
| Utilities | $90 |
| Local transport | $37 |
| Essentials / mo | $728 |
| Avg net salary | $1,504 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $704 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $936 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Taoyuan City, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4.25 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $24.76 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $5.57 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.96 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.86 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.17 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.98 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.69 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.91 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.20 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.61 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.12 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.11 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $7.32 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.75 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.01 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.04 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.48 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.96 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.89 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.56 |
| Monthly transit pass | $37.13 |
| Taxi start | $2.78 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.77 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.00 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $68.19 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $21.83 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $17.76 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $33.83 |
| Cinema, one seat | $10.83 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Taoyuan City has 107.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (village/borough level). That is the 3rd-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 | 16.4°C | 14.7°C | 77% | 63% | 64 mm |
| Feb | 16.6°C | 15.1°C | 77% | 64% | 67 mm |
| Mar | 19.1°C | 18.9°C | 77% | 58% | 96 mm |
| Apr | 22.6°C | 23.9°C | 76% | 60% | 102 mm |
| May | 25.8°C | 28.9°C | 77% | 70% | 144 mm |
| Jun | 28.4°C | 32.8°C | 76% | 84% | 138 mm |
| Jul | 29.8°C | 34.6°C | 73% | 67% | 119 mm |
| Aug | 29°C | 34.1°C | 77% | 64% | 176 mm |
| Sep | 27.6°C | 31.6°C | 78% | 57% | 185 mm |
| Oct | 24.9°C | 26.1°C | 77% | 58% | 121 mm |
| Nov | 22.1°C | 22.4°C | 78% | 59% | 53 mm |
| Dec | 18°C | 16.4°C | 77% | 67% | 67 mm |
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