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Taipei

Taiwan's Digital Nomad Visitor Visa, night markets, strong infrastructure

In Taipei, a mid-range month runs about $2,052 (NT$65,317), typical internet speeds are around 300 Mbps and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Low

Cheaper day to day than about 60% of cities

Internet8.4/10

Faster internet than about 85% of cities

Visas7/10

Easier visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking7/10

Better coworking than about 65% of cities

English6/10

Less English-friendly than about 65% of cities

Walkability9.6/10

Among the 5% easiest cities to get around

Gyms & Wellness9.1/10

Better wellness options than about 90% of cities

Getting There6.6/10

Easier to reach than about 60% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

31 categories for Taipei, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Outdoor activities

  • Surfing: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Kaohsiung (~300 km)

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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