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Living in Taiwan
Taipei · ASIA · Mandarin Chinese
Cost of living
$825
excl. rent
Rent 1BR
$700
city center
Safety
8/10
GPI 2024
Internet
300 Mbps
avg speed
Taiwan offers the world's fastest internet, exceptional safety, an incredible food scene, and the Gold Card — one of the world's most attractive remote-work visas.
✓Pros
- ✓ World's fastest internet (300+ Mbps avg)
- ✓ Very safe
- ✓ Gold Card for digital nomads
- ✓ Excellent food scene
- ✓ Friendly locals
- ✓ Affordable for Asia
- ✓ Democratic and stable
✗Cons
- ✗ Geopolitical uncertainty (China tensions)
- ✗ Language barrier (Mandarin)
- ✗ Typhoon season
- ✗ Limited recognition internationally
- ✗ Heat and humidity in summer
Details
Climatesubtropical
EnglishMedium
CurrencyTWD (New Taiwan Dollar)
Tax rate5%
Beach✓
Mountains✓
Visa Options
Visa-free 90 days (most Western passports)Gold Card (3-yr work/residence)Employment Gold CardVisitor Visa
Visa-free days by passport:
US: 90dGB: 90dDE: 90dFR: 90dRU: visaUA: 14dPL: 90dCA: 90dAU: 90d
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