Taipei, Taiwan
-18% vs Taipei avgYonghe (New Taipei) is a relatively affordable area in Taipei, with a cost of living index of 36.7 — that is -18% compared to the Taipei average. At #14 of 20, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around NT$20,747/month, compared to a range of NT$18,217 in Linkou (New Taipei) to NT$32,892 in Xinyi.
For a typical resident of Yonghe (New Taipei), housing takes up roughly 25% 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$829,880 before tax.
Salaries in Yonghe (New Taipei) reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 36.7:
After tax and deductions of 12.7% in Taiwan, take-home pay for someone earning NT$829,880 would be roughly NT$724,485/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a NT$870,520 salary in Yonghe (New Taipei), Taipei (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Yonghe (New Taipei) would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $27,525 |
| London | GBP | £23,688 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 137,729 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xinyi | 58.2 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Da'an | 56.0 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Zhongshan | 50.2 | 1.12x | +12% |
| Zhongzheng | 49.3 | 1.10x | +10% |
| Songshan | 48.4 | 1.08x | +8% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Yonghe (New Taipei), Taipei to maintain your lifestyle.
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Yonghe (New Taipei) is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Taipei. It costs about -18% less than the city average, ranking #14 out of 20 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Yonghe (New Taipei) is below the Taipei average. With a multiplier of 0.82x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -18% compared to the city baseline.