All 20 neighborhoods in Taipei ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamsui | $576/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 2 | Linkou (New Taipei) | $576/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 3 | Banqiao (New Taipei) | $624/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 4 | Xindian (New Taipei) | $624/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 5 | Zhonghe (New Taipei) | $624/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 6 | Datong | $640/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 7 | Wanhua | $656/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 8 | Yonghe (New Taipei) | $656/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 9 | Wenshan | $680/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 10 | Beitou | $704/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 11 | Nangang | $720/mo | 0.90x | -10% |
| 12 | Shilin | $736/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 13 | Donghu | $760/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 14 | Neihu | $816/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 15 | Tianmu | $840/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 16 | Songshan | $864/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 17 | Zhongzheng | $880/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 18 | Zhongshan | $896/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 19 | Da'an | $1,000/mo | 1.25x | +25% |
| 20 | Xinyi | $1,040/mo | 1.30x | +30% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $800/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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The average 1-bedroom rent in Taipei is approximately $800/month. Rents range from $576/mo (Tamsui) to $1,040/mo (Xinyi).
Our database covers 20 neighborhoods in Taipei, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.