a statue on a rock by a body of water
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Taipei, Taiwan: Red House Theater
Taipei, Taiwan: The Jiaotse Restaurant in 14th avenue. The owne…
Taipei, Taiwan: Red House Theater
Taiwanese aborigines
UN MemberVisa-free · 90 daysPop. 23.5M
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Taiwan

Bashi Channel, East China Sea, Pacific Ocean, Philippine Sea, South China Sea, Taiwan Strait · Chinese

Taiwan

Taiwan delivers first-world living on a developing-world budget — healthcare that costs pennies, food that converts you instantly, and a cost of living half that of comparable Asian cities, all wra…

CLIMATE
Bashi Channel, East Chin…
31°C avg · 2600h sun/yr
CURRENCY
TWD
LANGUAGE
Chinese
SAFETY
Very safe
#1 globally · Safety index 83/100
COST OF LIVING
Moderate
Cost index 49/100
TIME ZONE
GMT+8
UTC+8

What it's like to live in Taiwan

Taiwan is a densely populated island nation off the southeast coast of mainland China, home to nearly 24 million people compressed into a relatively compact landmass. The geography is striking: a mountainous spine runs north to south, with most popul...


Cost of living
vs EU AverageSimilar cost of living
1-bed apartment, city
NT$17,940Apartment (1 bedroom) in City…
Dinner for two
NT$175Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Monthly groceries
NT$100Milk (regular), (1 liter)
Public transit (month)
NT$26.50One-way Ticket (Local Transpo…
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  • Visa & residency path
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Healthcare

  • Taiwan operates a highly-rated National Health Insurance (NHI) system, providing universal, compulsory coverage for citizens and legal residents, including expats with an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC).
  • The NHI system is primarily public, offering comprehensive and affordable care, though private hospitals and 'special clinics' are available, often preferred by expats for English-speaking staff and shorter waits, but generally not covered by NHI.
  • Expats with an ARC are generally required to enroll in NHI after six months of continuous residency; however, those employed in Taiwan are enrolled immediately by their employer from the first day of work.
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Entry Requirements & Visa Options

Taiwan offers visa-free entry to citizens of over 60 countries for short-term tourism or business stays, making it accessible for travelers from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and most EU nations. US, Canadian, UK, Australian, and EU passport holders can stay up to 90 days without a visa, provided their passport is valid for at least 6 months from entry (though US citizens need validity through the stay duration). A confirmed return or...

Visa-free entry: 90 days
Digital Nomad Visa: 15 days
Work permits available
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Travel advisories, hazards, and conflict indicators

Cost of living, housing, income, and purchasing power overview

Income tax, corporate tax, and fiscal overview

Job market, business environment, and work permits

International schools, universities, and curricula

Pension, retirement pathways, and financial planning

Seasonal temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine hours

Population, languages, and ethnic composition

Day-to-day expat life and practical tips

Public transit, airports, and getting around

Community, cultural integration, and expat life

Air quality, green spaces, and sustainability

Political system, government structure, and key policies

Location overview, cost of living index, and purchasing power

Economic and geographic overview at a glance

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This content was generated using artificial intelligence based on publicly available information. It is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, immigration, or professional advice. Information may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with official sources before making decisions.

Data Source: Safety, crime, and quality metrics are sourced from Numbeo, a crowd-sourced global database of reported data.

All scores are relative comparisons on a 0-100 scale, where 50 = global average. Higher scores mean better than average, lower scores mean worse than average.