Cost of living · Taipei · 2026 Edition

Cost of Living in Taipei:
Where Does Your Paycheck Go?
Let's Find Out.

An interactive breakdown of where Taipei incomes actually go — and what changes when you solve the one variable that matters most.

$850/momedian 1BR rent

~18% effectiveincome tax

0.37×vs Silicon Valley

Cost of living in Taipei: the numbers

In Taipei, the median one-bedroom rent is $850 per month, income tax is about 18% effective, and overall costs run about 0.36× Silicon Valley. A typical single tech salary here is around $55,000. This interactive calculator breaks down where that paycheck goes — taxes, housing (rent or own), childcare, and everyday living expenses — and shows what's left over each month. It also compares Taipei with 12 other cities, from San Francisco to Tokyo. See the full multi-city calculator.

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