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Cost of Living in Hsinchu

Hsinchu, Hsinchu, Taiwan · Population 499,348

▲ +0% vs Taiwan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)$26,174 ($805)
Couple, monthly$47,101 ($1,449)
Family of four, monthly$61,537 ($1,893)

Estimated Prices in Hsinchu

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$258 ($7.95)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$1,034 ($31.80)per meal
Cappuccino$77.51 ($2.39)each
Monthly groceries (single person)$5,857 ($180)per month
Monthly public transport pass$947 ($29.15)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$2,498 ($76.85)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$723 ($22.26)per month
Fitness club membership$723 ($22.26)per month
Cinema ticket$189 ($5.83)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$12,864 ($396)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$8,949 ($275)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$26,846 ($826)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Hsinchu is $65,455 ($2,014) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of $26,174 ($805) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly $34,026 ($1,047) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre ($8,949 ($275)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.

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Other Major Cities in Taiwan

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$32,674 ($1,005) / mo

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$28,326 ($872) / mo

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$28,326 ($872) / mo

Tainan

Tainan · pop. 1,874,686

$28,326 ($872) / mo

Keelung

Keelung · pop. 360,429

$26,174 ($805) / mo

Chiayi

Chiayi · pop. 260,749

$26,174 ($805) / mo

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Changhua · pop. 221,048

$24,570 ($756) / mo

Zhubei

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$24,570 ($756) / mo

Living in Hsinchu

Hsinchu is one of the key cities in Taiwan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is $26,174 ($805), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around $8,949 ($275) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to $61,537 ($1,893) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately $47,101 ($1,449) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Hsinchu is $65,455 ($2,014). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least $34,026 ($1,047) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hsinchu expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated $26,174 ($805) per month in Hsinchu including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Taiwan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Hsinchu?
A net salary of around $34,026 ($1,047) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Hsinchu with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Hsinchu is $65,455 ($2,014).
How much is rent in Hsinchu?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated $12,864 ($396) per month in the city centre and $8,949 ($275) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $26,846 ($826).
Is Hsinchu cheaper than Taiwan on average?
No — Hsinchu is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Taiwan average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Hsinchu?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at $5,857 ($180) in Hsinchu. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about $258 ($8) and a cappuccino runs around $78 ($2).
How do transport costs in Hsinchu compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Hsinchu is estimated at $947 ($29). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Hsinchu are estimates based on Taiwan national averages adjusted for city size (population 499,348). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.