Taiwan vs Taiwan · 138 km apart
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Taichung | Tainan | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.75 | $8.55 | Tainan |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $39.00 | $34.20 | Tainan |
| Cappuccino | $2.93 | $2.57 | Tainan |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $221 | $194 | Tainan |
| Monthly public transport pass | $35.75 | $31.35 | Tainan |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $94.25 | $82.65 | Tainan |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $27.30 | $23.94 | Tainan |
| Fitness club membership | $27.30 | $23.94 | Tainan |
| Cinema ticket | $7.15 | $6.27 | Tainan |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $511 | $433 | Tainan |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $355 | $302 | Tainan |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,066 | $905 | Tainan |
| Total single-person budget | $1,005 | $872 | Tainan |
| Average net salary | $2,470 | $2,166 |
Tainan is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Taichung runs about $1,005 versus $872 in Tainan — a difference of roughly 13%.
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 Tainan