Cost of Living in Taipei
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Taipei, Taiwan.
Overall, the cost of living in Taipei is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 37 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)46
Groceries index39
Dining out index37
Transport index28
Utilities index33
Median annual salary$26,000
Minimum wage$5.50/hr
Est. monthly childcare$400
Est. monthly healthcare premium$60
YoY inflation2.0%
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