Cost of Living

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

Estimated expenses per semester (not including tuition fees):

 Books

NTD 4,500 – 7,500

USD 150 – 250

Housing

On campus:
Prince House: NTD 30,600 – 46,800
Guo Qing Dorm: NTD 11,900 – 18,000
General Dorms: NTD 7,900 – 14,440

On campus:
Prince House: USD 1,020 – 1,560
Guo Qing Dorm: USD 397 – 600
General Dorms: USD 263 – 481

Off-campus:
NTD 36,000 – 72,000

Off-campus:
USD 1,200 – 2,400

National Health Insurance (degree students only)

NTD 4,956

USD 165

Living expenses

NTD 48,000 – 72,000

USD 1,600 – 2,400

Estimated total

NTD 65,400 – 156,000

USD 2,180 – 5,200

USD 1 ≒ NTD 30 (estimated conversion)

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