Taipei, Taiwan

Asia · Taiwan

Coworking in Taipei

Taipei has become East Asia's most livable nomad base, with remote workers clustering in Da'an for cafe culture and MRT access, Zhongshan for boutique coworking, and Xinyi for its skyline and corporate energy. The city pairs some of Asia's lowest crime rates with a spotless, punctual metro system and a night-market food scene that makes eating out cheaper than cooking at home.

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Monthly budget

$1,500

Avg internet speed

250 Mbps

Timezone

Asia/Taipei

Best months

Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr

Visa

Taiwan's Employment Gold Card is the main nomad route: a combined resident visa, open work permit, and residence card valid 1 to 3 years for qualified professionals meeting income or credential thresholds, renewable, with no local employer required; verify current thresholds before applying since they are revised periodically.

Cost of living, monthly

Housing$750
Food$350
Coworking$150
Transport$60
Entertainment$190
Total$1,500