Taipei
Taipei, officially Taipei City, is the capital and a special municipality of Taiwan. Located in Northern Taiwan, Taipei City is an enclave of the municipality of New Taipei City that sits about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of the northern port city of Keelung. Most of the city rests on the Taipei Basin, an ancient lakebed. The basin is bounded by the relatively narrow valleys of the Keelung and Xindian rivers, which join to form the Tamsui River along the city's western border.
Should you base here?
What this city's own numbers say about who it fits, how long you can realistically stay, and what to weigh before committing.
A good base for
- Heavy remote work — median internet is fast enough for calls and uploads
- Working out of cafés and coworking — there's a real scene here
- Travelers who prioritise feeling safe day to day
- Year-round comfort — the annual average temperature is mild
Less ideal for
Nothing here looks like a dealbreaker on the data we track.
How long can you stay?
We don't have the visa window for this country on file yet — check the official source below before planning.
What to weigh first
- BudgetWorth a look Monthly costs land around $2,200 — mid-range, so plan your runway.
Before you commit
- See the arrival essentials above — eSIM, airport transfer, and where to stay.
This is a starting point, not legal or tax advice. Rules change — always confirm with official government sources before making plans.
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Decision Report
A one-page brief for this city — your Fit Score, monthly cost, visa difficulty, tax-residency risk, best months, and the caveats to check first.
| Metric | Value | Score | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed | 180 Mbps | 9/10 | Estimated | |
| Cost of Living | $2,200 /mo | 6/10 | Estimated | |
| Rent 1BR | $900 /mo | 8/10 | Estimated | |
| Safety Score | 9 /10 | 9/10 | Estimated | |
| Coworking | 40 spaces | 10/10 | ||
| Avg Temperature | 23°C | 10/10 |
Rent: 1BR city-centre estimate (USD/mo) compiled from NomadList, Expatistan and public nomad guides. Not officially sourced — use as a comparison signal, not a quote.
Cost breakdown
Assumes a central, single-occupancy lifestyle with moderate eating out. The total includes rent; non-rent items are estimated from regional patterns.
| Item | Detail | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | Central 1BR apartment | $900 | 41% |
| Food | Groceries + moderate dining out | $624 | 28% |
| Transport & comms | Local transit + mobile / internet | $286 | 13% |
| Other | Leisure, essentials, buffer | $390 | 18% |
| Total | Monthly estimate | $2,200 | 100% |
Rent is a published estimate (actual figure); other items are an estimated split of the total.
Climate Overview
Monthly temperature averaged from 2015–2024 (Open-Meteo archive). Humidity is an estimate from annual average.
| Metric | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Avg temperature | 23°C | 2015–2024 average |
| Warmest month | 32.94°C | Jul |
| Coldest month | 13.91°C | Jan |
| Humidity (annual) | 79% | Comfort range 40–60% |
| Sunshine | 2,713 h | Annual total |
| Precipitation | 1,803 mm | Annual total |
Air Quality
ModerateObserved: 2026-07-30 14:00
Visa Information
| N/A |
Tax Overview
| N/A |
Next Actions
Everything you need to move here.
| Find a stay | Hotels & apartments via Booking.com | Browse stays → |
|---|---|---|
| Nomad insurance | Global health coverage from SafetyWing | Get insured → |
| Get an eSIM | Stay connected on arrival with Airalo | View eSIM plans → |
| Move money | Low-fee international transfers with Wise | Open account → |
Arrival essentials
What you need on day one — eSIM, airport transfer, and which neighborhoods to base yourself in.
eSIM
Asialink covers Taiwan. Chunghwa Telecom local SIMs are very fast and cheap; airport pickup is easy.
Get an eSIM — AiraloAirport to city TPE
- Metro — 40min / ≈ US$5 · Airport MRT Express to Taipei Main Station — clean and frequent
- Bus — 60min / ≈ US$4 · Kuo-Kuang / Free Go buses to various downtown stops
- Taxi — 40min / ≈ US$35
Where to stay
Recommended
- Da'an — Central, parks, café and bookshop culture, long-time expat favorite
- Zhongshan — Walkable, MRT-central, mid-range pricing
- Songshan — Near Raohe night market, quieter, easy MRT access
Conditions change. Verify prices and routes locally before relying on them.
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