Focus Taiwan
Date: 2018/07/20
By: Tsai I-chu and Hsu Hsiao-ling
Taipei, July 20 (CNA) Salaried workers who live in rented accommodation in
CNA file photo
Taiwan spend about 27 percent of their income on average on rent, according to a poll released Friday by the 1111 Job Bank.
The poll respondents have an average monthly salary of NT$34,386 (US$1,122.50).
The respondents in Taipei spend an average NT$10,392 per month for their accommodation, the highest level among the six municipalities — Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung.
Among the six municipalities, Tainan has the cheapest rent, with respondents spending an average NT$6,000 per month, according to the poll. [FULL STORY]
