🇹🇼 Southeast Asia
Taipei, Taiwan
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Affordable for East Asia; excellent infrastructure, great food, safe
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Taipei climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 386,551 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 260 Mbps | 158 Mbps | 7 ms | 308,504 |
| Mobile | 166 Mbps | 30.5 Mbps | 20 ms | 78,047 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 31.581 TWD, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $851 | TWD 26,891 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,660 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $3,200 | TWD 101,073 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $1,745 | TWD 55,110 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $808 | TWD 25,532 |
| 1BR outside center | $503 | TWD 15,894 |
| 3BR city center | $1,565 | TWD 49,418 |
| 3BR outside center | $956 | TWD 30,189 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $1,254 | TWD 39,605 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $785 | TWD 24,776 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $5.07 | TWD 160 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $47.50 | TWD 1,500 |
| Fast food combo | $5.87 | TWD 185 |
| Beef (per lb) | $9.81 | TWD 310 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $1.27 | TWD 40.23 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $72 | TWD 2,281 |
| Phone plan / mo | $18 | TWD 564 |
| Internet / mo | $27 | TWD 863 |
| Gym membership / mo | $40 | TWD 1,276 |
| Cinema ticket | $9.50 | TWD 300 |
| Preschool / mo | $625 | TWD 19,750 |
| International school / yr | $16,822 | TWD 531,250 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $33,818 | TWD 1,068K |
Visa, taxes & legal in Taiwan
Country-level research that applies to living in Taipei — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90 days visa-free |
| Digital nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa (Jan 2025) / Employment Gold Card — income requirement DNV: $20k/yr (age 20-29) or $40k/yr (30+), plus ~$10k avg bank balance; Gold Card: TWD 160k/mo + 5 yrs experience — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | Gold Card years count toward APRC (PR); DNV doesn't |
| Tax if you become resident | Territorial-leaning ⭐ system · top rate 40% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 5/10 · cross-border collection 4/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Taiwan profile for American nomads →
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo