Taiwan vs Taiwan · 148 km apart
Taiwan
single / month
Cheaper overallTaiwan
single / month
| Expense | Fenyuan | Taipei | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.75 | $8.55 | Fenyuan |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $27.00 | $34.20 | Fenyuan |
| Cappuccino | $2.03 | $2.57 | Fenyuan |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $153 | $194 | Fenyuan |
| Monthly public transport pass | $24.75 | $31.35 | Fenyuan |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $65.25 | $82.65 | Fenyuan |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $18.90 | $23.94 | Fenyuan |
| Fitness club membership | $18.90 | $23.94 | Fenyuan |
| Cinema ticket | $4.95 | $6.27 | Fenyuan |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $323 | $433 | Fenyuan |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $224 | $302 | Fenyuan |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $673 | $905 | Fenyuan |
| Total single-person budget | $674 | $872 | Fenyuan |
| Average net salary | $1,710 | $2,166 |
Fenyuan is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Fenyuan runs about $674 versus $872 in Taipei — a difference of roughly 29%.
Salary-adjusted, Taipei 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 Fenyuan · Full cost of living in Taipei