Explore Taipei
Cost of living, visa options, safety and internet for women working remotely in Taipei, Taiwan.
Taipei at a glance
- Country: Taiwan
- Typical monthly budget: $2,100
- Safety score: 83
- Average internet speed: 256 Mbps
- Café meal: $6
- English proficiency: High
- Time zone: Asia/Taipei
- Air quality index: 62
- Months to avoid: Jul, Aug, Sep — Typhoon season — extreme heat, humidity, and storm disruptions.
- Good for: City Life, Culture, Food
Visa options for Taipei
- VISA-FREE ENTRY: 90 DAYS · $0 official information
- EMPLOYMENT GOLD CARD: 3 YEARS · $225 official information
Monthly accommodation prices in Taipei by neighbourhood
- Xinyi: 1-bed $1,300/mo, co-living $700/mo, guest house $2,100/mo, hotel $2,550/mo, hostel $600/mo, house/villa $12,000/mo
- Da'an: 1-bed $1,100/mo, co-living $700/mo, guest house $2,100/mo, hotel $2,550/mo, hostel $600/mo, house/villa $12,000/mo
- Zhongzheng: 1-bed $750/mo, co-living $700/mo, guest house $2,100/mo, hotel $2,550/mo, hostel $600/mo, house/villa $12,000/mo
Food and coffee prices in Taipei
- Local meal: $4.64
- Mid-range meal: $23.18
- Artisan coffee: $3.55
- Oat milk latte: $4.26
- Smoothie bowl: $3.50
- Fresh juice: $1.75
- Local beer: $1.77
- Water (0.75 L): $0.79