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Cities/Taipei

Taipei

Taiwan

A friendly, food-obsessed city with legendary night markets, excellent public transit, and a unique blend of Chinese, Japanese, and indigenous Taiwanese cultures.

Population: 2.6M
Avg Income: $ 39K/yr
Avg. Temp: 23°C
Area: 272 km²
TWD
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30
Very Affordable

#161 of 250

40% below average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 1 139

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 541

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 86

per month

Restaurants

$ 223

per month

Transportation

$ 71

per month

Utilities

$ 105

per month

Entertainment

$ 78

per month

Healthcare

$ 12

per month

Clothing

$ 24

per month