Cost of Living

Life in Taipei is very affordable and convenient. Below is an overview of the estimated cost of living per semester (tuition fees not included).

All fees are based on New Taiwan Dollars (TWD); fees in US Dollars (USD) are solely estimated (USD 1 = TWD 30).

Please note again that as the tuition fees have not been included here. To check the tuition fees please go to Tuition and Fees. 

 

Estimated cost of living per semester
Books TWD 5,000 – 8,000 (USD 167 – 267)
Housing On-campus double room: TWD 24,500 (USD 817)
On-campus single room: TWD 37,000 (USD 1,234)
Off-campus: TWD 35,000 – 50,000 (USD 1,167 – 1,667)
Insurance National Health Insurance (applies only to degree students): TWD 4,956 (USD 165)
Living expenses TWD 50,000 (USD 1,667)
Estimated cost of living TWD 84,000 – 113,000 (USD 2,800 – 3,767)

Last update : 2022 / 03 / 18