Taipei
Tier 2Taiwan
Underrated, affordable, and extraordinarily easy to live in.
Shortly after launch
About Taipei
Taipei quietly does everything well - safe streets, a metro that shames most of Europe, mountains and hot springs inside the city limits, and some of the best street food anywhere. It costs a fraction of Tokyo or Singapore and gets overlooked mostly because it markets itself badly.
Best for
Coworking Spots
Local chain with several branches, good community feel.
~$150–250/moSmaller creative and tech-leaning spaces.
~$130–220/moA Taipei institution - power, wifi, and no one rushing you.
Free (buy a coffee)Neighborhoods
Central, leafy, cafés and universities - the default choice
Modern towers, shopping, Taipei 101, business
Design shops, galleries, well connected
Hot springs, hills, quiet - a longer commute for calm
Planned meetups
The recurring formats this hub will run. Dates firm up when the hub opens.
Nomad Tips
The Employment Gold Card is one of Asia's best long-stay routes for qualified professionals.
EasyCard covers metro, buses, bikes and convenience stores.
Typhoon days shut the city down officially - they are announced, so watch the news.
Scooters are the local default, but the MRT covers most of what you need.
Resources for nomads in Taipei
Essential tools to make your stay seamless.
Medical coverage for nomads from $45/month
Stay secure on café and coworking WiFi
More resources coming soon
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