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Split vs Taipei

Split and Taipei cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

Croatia
Split
$1,767/month · Croatia
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View of the North Gate of Taipei City from the northwest
Taipei
$1,747/month · Taiwan
Bahnfrend · CC BY-SA 4.0
Split monthly
$1,767
Index 28 (NYC = 100)
Taipei monthly
$1,747
Index 27 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-1%
Taipei relative to Split
Rent gap
$100
Taipei costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

SplitTaipei
  • Housing
    Housing: Split $750, Taipei $850. Cheaper in Split.
  • Food
    Food: Split $535, Taipei $533. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Transport
    Transport: Split $93, Taipei $91. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Split $175, Taipei $88. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Split $23, Taipei $12. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Split $116, Taipei $107. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Other
    Other: Split $75, Taipei $66. Cheaper in Taipei.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricSplitTaipei
Cost
Total monthly cost1,767 USD1,747 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)2827✓
Housing750 USD✓850 USD
Utilities175 USD88 USD✓
Food535 USD533 USD✓
Transport93 USD91 USD✓
Healthcare23 USD12 USD✓
Lifestyle116 USD107 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,839 USD6,797 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate41.9%18.4%✓
Left over each month3,072 USD5,050 USD✓
Average local net salary1,150 USD1,800 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre750 USD✓850 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,350 USD✓1,700 USD
Buy price per m², centre3,800 USD✓9,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety86/10088/100✓
Healthcare68/10086/100✓
Air quality80/100✓58/100
Public transport50/10092/100✓
Walkability80/10084/100✓
English proficiency68/100✓44/100
Nightlife74/10080/100✓
Family friendliness80/10082/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps180 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature17°C✓23°C
Summer high30°C✓34°C
Winter low5°C14°C✓
Sunshine hours per year2,650 h✓1,400 h
Annual rainfall780 mm✓2400 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access5 min✓40 min
CurrencyEURTWD
Time zoneEurope/ZagrebAsia/Taipei

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Split or Taipei cheaper?

Split and Taipei cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

What salary do you need in Taipei compared with Split?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,839 a month in Split and $6,797 in Taipei, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Split or Taipei?

Split scores 86/100 on safety and 68/100 on healthcare; Taipei scores 88 and 86. Split averages 17°C against 23°C in Taipei.