Taiwan
A friendly, food-obsessed city with legendary night markets, excellent public transit, and a unique blend of Chinese, Japanese, and indigenous Taiwanese cultures.
#113 of 250
3% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 399
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Utilities & Healthcare — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Taipei is the 113. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 399 for one adult.
Most of that goes on basic grocery basket, which runs 104% above the median city and adds $ 152 a month: chicken breast (1kg) $ 10, pork (1kg) $ 15.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is restaurants, 39% below the median: meal at inexpensive restaurant $ 6, mcmeal at mcdonalds $ 6. You also get off lightly on transportation, housing.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
38 prices on this page come from live scrapers (7 sources, observed October 12, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/taipei. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 809.17 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian property portals (per-listing) |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 1,602.77 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian property portals (per-listing) |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 10.27 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Pork (1kg) | 15.17 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Beef (1kg) | 26.06 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 21.72 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 7.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Milk (1 liter) | 2.76 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Yogurt (150g) | 1.04 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Cheese (1kg) | 26.30 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Butter (200g) | 4.26 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Eggs (12) | 5.04 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Bread (500g) | 2.26 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.30 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Pasta (500g) | 2.14 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Rice (1kg) | 2.82 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Oats (500g) | 2.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 7.16 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 8.65 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 11.31 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Carrots (1kg) | 2.15 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.81 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Garlic (1kg) | 8.71 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Apples (1kg) | 4.71 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Banana (1kg) | 2.68 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Oranges (1kg) | 3.06 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 3.08 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 3.55 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Flour (1kg) | 2.18 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.12 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Coffee (250g) | 9.31 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.59 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uni-Prosperity (萬家福) |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.02 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Fuel Prices |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 37.35 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour) | 18.67 / hour | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asia Entertainment Chains |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 105.63 / pair | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Local Shoe Stores (world), Nike.com (live) |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 107.40 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Local Shoe Stores (world) |
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per month
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per month
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per month
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per month
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per month
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per month