Is Da'an Expensive?

Taipei, Taiwan

+25% vs Taipei avg

Living in Da'an, Taipei

Da'an is the most expensive area in Taipei, with a cost of living index of 56.0 — that is +25% compared to the Taipei average. Only the top 2 of 20 neighborhoods cost more. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around NT$31,627/month, compared to a range of NT$18,217 in Linkou (New Taipei) to NT$32,892 in Xinyi.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Da'an, housing takes up roughly 39% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 19%, while transportation costs around 10%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately NT$1,265,060 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Da'an

Salaries in Da'an reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 56.0:

After tax and deductions of 14.6% in Taiwan, take-home pay for someone earning NT$1,265,060 would be roughly NT$1,080,361/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

56.0
COLI Index
1.25x
vs City Avg
NT$31,627
Est. 1BR Rent
#2
of 20 Areas
14.6%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Da'an

Estimated annual deductions on a NT$1,328,313 salary in Da'an, Taipei (local employee).

Income Tax
9%
Labor + Health Insurance
5.2%
Total Deductions: 14.6%
Est. Take-Home: NT$1,133,977/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Da'an would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $42,000
London GBP £36,145
Dubai AED AED 210,159

Other Neighborhoods in Taipei

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Xinyi 58.2 1.30x +30%
Zhongshan 50.2 1.12x +12%
Zhongzheng 49.3 1.10x +10%
Songshan 48.4 1.08x +8%
Tianmu 47.0 1.05x +5%

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Compare Da'an

Da'an vs Zhongshan Da'an vs Xinyi

Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Da'an:

Chaoyang (CBD), Beijing Wilmersdorf, Berlin Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Brussels Place du Châtelain, Brussels Huangpu (The Bund), Shanghai Ohori, Fukuoka

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Da'an expensive in Taipei?

Yes, Da'an is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Taipei. It costs about +25% more than the city average, ranking #2 out of 20 neighborhoods.

How does Da'an compare to the Taipei average?

The cost of living in Da'an is significantly above the Taipei average. With a multiplier of 1.25x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +25% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.