Taiwan vs Taiwan · 77 km apart
Taiwan
single / month
Taiwan
single / month
Cheaper overall| Expense | Taichung | Chiayi | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.75 | $7.95 | Chiayi |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $39.00 | $31.80 | Chiayi |
| Cappuccino | $2.93 | $2.39 | Chiayi |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $221 | $180 | Chiayi |
| Monthly public transport pass | $35.75 | $29.15 | Chiayi |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $94.25 | $76.85 | Chiayi |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $27.30 | $22.26 | Chiayi |
| Fitness club membership | $27.30 | $22.26 | Chiayi |
| Cinema ticket | $7.15 | $5.83 | Chiayi |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $511 | $396 | Chiayi |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $355 | $275 | Chiayi |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,066 | $826 | Chiayi |
| Total single-person budget | $1,005 | $805 | Chiayi |
| Average net salary | $2,470 | $2,014 |
Chiayi is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Taichung runs about $1,005 versus $805 in Chiayi — a difference of roughly 20%.
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 Taichung · Full cost of living in Chiayi