Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Taipei

All 20 neighborhoods in Taipei ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.

Highest Rent
$1,040/mo
City Avg Rent
$800/mo
Neighborhoods
20

Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Taipei — Full Rankings

# Neighborhood 1BR Rent Index vs Avg
1 Xinyi $1,040/mo 1.30x +30%
2 Da'an $1,000/mo 1.25x +25%
3 Zhongshan $896/mo 1.12x +12%
4 Zhongzheng $880/mo 1.10x +10%
5 Songshan $864/mo 1.08x +8%
6 Tianmu $840/mo 1.05x +5%
7 Neihu $816/mo 1.02x +2%
8 Donghu $760/mo 0.95x -5%
9 Shilin $736/mo 0.92x -8%
10 Nangang $720/mo 0.90x -10%
11 Beitou $704/mo 0.88x -12%
12 Wenshan $680/mo 0.85x -15%
13 Wanhua $656/mo 0.82x -18%
14 Yonghe (New Taipei) $656/mo 0.82x -18%
15 Datong $640/mo 0.80x -20%
16 Banqiao (New Taipei) $624/mo 0.78x -22%
17 Xindian (New Taipei) $624/mo 0.78x -22%
18 Zhonghe (New Taipei) $624/mo 0.78x -22%
19 Tamsui $576/mo 0.72x -28%
20 Linkou (New Taipei) $576/mo 0.72x -28%

Rent estimates based on city average of $800/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most expensive neighborhood in Taipei?

The most expensive neighborhood in Taipei is Xinyi, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $1,040/month — 30% above the city average.

How much more expensive is Xinyi than the city average?

Xinyi is approximately 30% more expensive than the Taipei average. 1-bedroom rent is $1,040/mo vs $800/mo city-wide.

How many neighborhoods does Taipei have?

Our database covers 20 neighborhoods in Taipei, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.

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