Taiwan vs Taiwan · 77 km apart
Taiwan
single / month
Cheaper overallTaiwan
single / month
| Expense | Chiayi | Taichung | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $7.95 | $9.75 | Chiayi |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $31.80 | $39.00 | Chiayi |
| Cappuccino | $2.39 | $2.93 | Chiayi |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $180 | $221 | Chiayi |
| Monthly public transport pass | $29.15 | $35.75 | Chiayi |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $76.85 | $94.25 | Chiayi |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $22.26 | $27.30 | Chiayi |
| Fitness club membership | $22.26 | $27.30 | Chiayi |
| Cinema ticket | $5.83 | $7.15 | Chiayi |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $396 | $511 | Chiayi |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $275 | $355 | Chiayi |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $826 | $1,066 | Chiayi |
| Total single-person budget | $805 | $1,005 | Chiayi |
| Average net salary | $2,014 | $2,470 |
Chiayi is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Chiayi runs about $805 versus $1,005 in Taichung — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, Taichung leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Chiayi · Full cost of living in Taichung