Cost of Living

Despite being a modern metropolis, life in Taipei is very affordable. Below is an overview of the estimated cost of living per semester (6 months). Tuition fees are not included in this overview.

Estimated cost of living per semester

BooksNTD 4,500–7,500 (USD 150–250)
HousingOn-campus:
Prince House: NTD 30,600–46,800 (USD 1,020–1,560)
Guo Qing Dorm: NTD 11,900–18,000 (USD 397–600)
General Dorms: NTD 7,900–14,440 (USD 263–481)

Off-campus: NTD 36,000–72,000 (USD 1,200–2,400)
National Health Insurance (degree students only)NTD 4,956 (USD 165)
Living expensesNTD 48,000–72,000 (USD 1,600–2,400)
Estimated totalNTD 65,400–156,000 (USD 2,180–5,200)

USD 1 ≒ NTD 30 (estimated conversion)