The costs below are an estimate of costs in Taiwan to help you set your own budget.
These costs do not include tuition fees and will vary depending on personal situation.
Estimated weekly budget
|
University room (shared) |
Private flat |
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Rent |
US$ 430/ Semester |
US$ 130~270/ Month |
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Food |
US$ 2.5~5 for lunches |
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Gas/electricity |
included in rent |
US$ 25~50/ Month |
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Internet |
included in rent |
US$ 7~35/ Month |
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Mobile phones |
US$ 7~35/ Month |
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Laundry |
US$ 1.7 |
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Travel
Most travel costs will be limited to taking the occasional bus, with fares costing about US$ 0.4.
Travel costs in other cities/ counties or overseas will vary. Try to plan for visits home by checking on rail/air fares and adding this to your budget.
Social costs
|
Cinema ticket |
US$ 6.7~10 |
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Haircut |
US$ 3.5~16 |
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Take-away meal (for two) |
US$ 5~20 |
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Beer |
US$ 5~10 |
University Gym
University gym membership is around US$ 10 (one semester) or US$ 16.7 (for full year).