Is Taipei a good place to live?

The Expat City Ranking 2019 identifies Taipei as the best city for expats to live and work abroad. Taipei claimed the number one spot in the annual Expat City Ranking by InterNations, which rates the best cities for expats to live and work in around the world.

What is special about Taipei?

As the capital city, Taipei is a cultural and economic hub. With years of interesting and contested history, this island city has so much to offer. From the finest in shopping and design, to traditional markets and ancient museums, Taipei is the heart of Taiwan and a must-see for travelers of all ages.

Why you should live in Taipei?

Taipei has some of the best public transport in the world – a clean, safe and on-time MRT system and comprehensive bus system. This means that, while many foreigners choose to buy scooters and get around as locals often do, it’s far from necessary. Those living in Taipei will never need a car or scooter.

What are the pros and cons of living in Taiwan?

Taiwan is also a vegetarian’s paradise, as vegetarian eating joints are everywhere – you can usually find one every few blocks where food is sold. – Cost of living is relatively low compared to Western countries. One can rent a room for $100 a month or an apartment for $200 a month, in most places (but in not the big cities).

Why do people move to Taipei?

Many people who move to Taipei end up staying long term and cite the ease with which they made friends in Taiwan, its accessibility, the opportunities to learn Chinese, the variety of geography and outdoor activities, the laid-back culture and delicious food as key reasons for this.

Is Taipei too expensive for expats?

Expats stand a realistic chance of finding comparatively affordable accommodation that is centrally located and close to convenient transportation routes. If accommodation in Taipei does seem to be too expensive, the cheaper inner suburbs are convenient and often have easy MRT (subway) access.

What are the pros and cons of teaching English in Taiwan?

The main benefit is not just the salary, but the disposable income due to the low cost of living in Taiwan. For example, if you taught English in Japan, you’d have less disposable income due to the higher cost of living there. – Infrastructure is relatively good and streets are fairly clean, better than most of Asia.

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