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Cost of living in Taoyuan City

Real monthly costs in Taoyuan City, Taiwan — USD, from the same data behind the Pro model.

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.

Essentials / mo$728rent + bills + food + transit
Men per 100 women107.3ages 20–39, village/borough level
Avg net salary$1,504monthly, after tax
Safety score86/100higher = safer

Monthly cost breakdown

Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.

ItemMonthly 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

ItemUSD
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

ItemUSD
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

ItemUSD
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

ItemUSD
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.

Air qualityPM2.5 18.5µg/m³, annual mean
Warmest month30°CJul
Coolest month16°CJan
Wettest month185 mmSep
MonthAvgFeelsHumidityCloudRain
Jan16.4°C14.7°C77%63%64 mm
Feb16.6°C15.1°C77%64%67 mm
Mar19.1°C18.9°C77%58%96 mm
Apr22.6°C23.9°C76%60%102 mm
May25.8°C28.9°C77%70%144 mm
Jun28.4°C32.8°C76%84%138 mm
Jul29.8°C34.6°C73%67%119 mm
Aug29°C34.1°C77%64%176 mm
Sep27.6°C31.6°C78%57%185 mm
Oct24.9°C26.1°C77%58%121 mm
Nov22.1°C22.4°C78%59%53 mm
Dec18°C16.4°C77%67%67 mm

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