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A beautiful night cityscape of Taipei with Taipei 101 illuminated against the skyline.Dramatic aerial cityscape of Taipei under a moody sky, capturing urban sprawl and iconic architecture.

Taiwan

Asia · Eastern Asia

High safetyAffordable cost of living
Digital NomadOffers a digital nomad visa and home internet at 269 Mbps.
vs Chinavs Japanvs South Korea
Safety

42nd most peaceful of 161

Global Peace Index
1.751lower is more peacefulHigh safety
#42 of 161
IEP GPI · 2026
Safety index
83Numbeo's safety index, higher is saferVery highNumbeo · 2026
Money
Rent index
14.2New York = 100ModerateNumbeo · 2026
Property price to income
25.3years of median income to buy a median flatVery expensiveNumbeo · 2026
Work and internet

Very fast home internet

Home internet
269 Mbpsmedian download speedVery fastOokla Speedtest · 2025

Internet speeds

Home internet269 MbpsVery fast
Mobile120 MbpsFast

Ookla Speedtest Global Index, median download speed, ranked among the countries Ookla lists.

Visas and moving

Digital nomad visaEasy

Minimum income
NT$160,000 a monthabout $5,000
Duration
36 months
Renewable
Yes
Application fee
NT$3,700about $116
  • Tax treatmentSpecial or flat rate
  • Processing timeAbout 30 days
  • Health insuranceRequired
  • DependantsAllowed
  • Apply onlineYes
  • Path to residencyYes
  • NationalitiesOpen to all
Official page
Dramatic aerial cityscape of Taipei under a moody sky, capturing urban sprawl and iconic architecture.
How it changed

Our take

Semiconductor powerhouse with excellent healthcare; a lively democracy under geopolitical tension.

About Taiwan

Taiwan is an island of remarkable density and energy, combining a thriving democracy, a Confucian and Buddhist cultural foundation, a food culture that many consider among the finest in the Chinese-speaking world, and a landscape of volcanoes, hot springs, gorges, and surf beaches that surprises most visitors. The cities are safe, efficient, and full of late-night food markets and independent culture. Those who come for the food and stay for the mountains and people rarely regret it.

Practical facts

  • CapitalTaipei
  • LanguagesChinese
  • CurrencyNew Taiwan dollar (TWD)
  • Plug typeType A/B
  • Drives on theright
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Quick answers

Is Taiwan safe?

Taiwan scores 1.75 on the Global Peace Index (lower is more peaceful), ranked #42 of 161 countries by the Institute for Economics & Peace. That measures national-level peace, not street crime; both are covered below.

How expensive is Taiwan?

Numbeo's cost-of-living index puts Taiwan at 49.7 (New York = 100); that is #97 cheapest of 143 countries with data.

What is the quality of life in Taiwan?

Numbeo's quality-of-life index scores Taiwan at 155.5, ranked #38 of 87 countries with data. It composites purchasing power, safety, healthcare, cost of living, commute and pollution from resident surveys, so it reflects what residents report rather than what an economy produces.