Is Taiwan expensive for travelers?

Taiwan is a expensive cost destination for travelers

Is Taiwan safe for tourists?

Safety index in Taiwan is 70/100 — higher means safer

What is the healthcare quality in Taiwan?

Healthcare quality in Taiwan scores 94/100

What is the quality of life like in Taiwan?

Quality of life score for Taiwan is 59/100 — climate, culture and leisure

How is the infrastructure in Taiwan?

Infrastructure score in Taiwan is 87/100 — transport, internet and public services

How does Taiwan rank as a travel destination?

Taiwan ranks #16 out of ~100 countries globally

What is the overall travel score for Taiwan?

Taiwan scores 67/100 as a travel and living destination

What currency is used in Taiwan?

The currency in Taiwan is TWD NT$

What language is spoken in Taiwan?

The official language in Taiwan is Chinese

Can you pay by card in Taiwan?

Paying in Taiwan: Cards OK. Cards at most places — small cash useful for markets and tips

What is the emergency number in Taiwan?

Emergency in Taiwan: 110 (main) — 🚔 Police: 110 · 🚑 Ambulance: 119 · 🚒 Fire: 119

How much does a coffee cost in Taipei?

Cappuccino price in Taipei, Taiwan is $3.48

How much does a beer cost in Taipei?

Draft beer (0.5L) in Taipei, Taiwan costs $2.87

How much does a restaurant lunch cost in Taipei?

Budget restaurant lunch in Taipei, Taiwan costs $4.95

How much are weekly groceries in Taipei?

Weekly groceries for 1 person in Taipei, Taiwan cost $35.00

How much does a taxi cost per km in Taipei?

Taxi or Uber per km in Taipei, Taiwan costs $0.87

How much does public transport cost in Taipei?

Single transit ticket in Taipei, Taiwan costs $0.87

What is the price of petrol in Taipei?

Petrol 95 per litre in Taipei, Taiwan is $1.00

How much does internet cost in Taipei?

Monthly broadband (50–100 Mbps) in Taipei, Taiwan costs $28.00/month

What is the average salary in Taipei?

Average monthly net salary in Taipei, Taiwan is $1,000

ASIA / TAIWAN

Taipei

Triplandio Taipei guide covers 10 travel guides across 29 areas, complete with hotel picks. Explore 39 self-guided walking tours in Taipei with 184 POI, spanning 124 km in total. Get inspired by 7 local dishes, complete with recipes and our unique Food Flavour DNA graph.

Guides 10

Areas 29

Local food 7

Tours / POI 39 / 184

Day / Night 33° / 25°

Local Time 6:20

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City & Country Data Taiwan (Taipei)

Key travel data for Taipei — cost of living, safety, healthcare, local currency and essentials, curated by Triplandio.

🌍 Taiwan

Cost 💰 HIGH

Safety 🔒 70

Health 🏥 94

Lifestyle ⭐ 59

Infra 🏗️ 87

Rank 🎯 #16

Score 📊 67

Currency 💱 TWD NT$

Language 🗣️ Chinese

Payments 💳 Cards OK

Emergency 🆘 110

💰 Prices in Taipei

Coffee ☕ $3.48

Beer 🍺 $2.87

Lunch 🍽️ $4.95

Groceries 🛒 $35.00/w

Taxi/km 🚕 $0.87

Transit 🚇 $0.87

Fuel ⛽ $1.00/l

Internet 📡 $28.00/m

Salary 💵 $1,000/m

Best time to visit Taipei (Taiwan)

Now (September) avg: 28°C, wetter month, moderate crowds. Best months to walk: Nov & Jan.

Live Temp …

~Day / Night Temp 33°C / 25°C

Sunrise / Sunset 5:43 / 17:46

Local time 6:20

Sea Temp 30°C

Best Months

Nov & Jan

J Jan

F Feb M Mar A Apr M May J Jun J Jul A Aug S Sep

O Oct N Nov

D Dec

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Temperature Average night-low temperature, month by month. Zero line marks freezing point.

Crowds How busy it gets — traveller interest by month.

Sea temperature Sea warmth for swimming, by month.

Rainfall Rainy days to expect each month.

Sunshine Hours of sun per day, by month.

Traditional Local Food Taipei (Taiwan)

Main course Meat

Braised Pork Rice

滷肉飯

loo-row-faan

A comforting rice bowl topped with savory braised pork.

Open Braised Pork Rice recipe

Soup Meat

Danzai Noodles

擔仔麵

dan-tzai mee-an

A small bowl of noodles with braised pork, shrimp, and scallions in broth.

Open Danzai Noodles recipe

Snack Meat

Gua Bao

割包

gwa-bow

A fluffy steamed bun filled with braised pork belly.

Open Gua Bao recipe

Street food Fish & Seafood

Oyster Omelette

蚵仔煎

o-ah-tsen

A savory egg omelette with fresh oysters and a starchy texture.

Open Oyster Omelette recipe

Drink Vegetarian

Pearl Milk Tea

珍珠奶茶

jen-joo nai-cha

A sweet, creamy tea drink with chewy tapioca pearls.

Open Pearl Milk Tea recipe

Dessert Vegetarian

Pineapple Cake

鳳梨酥

fèng lí sū

A sweet pastry with a buttery crust filled with pineapple paste.

Open Pineapple Cake recipe

Street food Vegetarian

Stinky Tofu

臭豆腐

chou-dou-fu

Fermented tofu that's deep-fried served with chili sauce.

Open Stinky Tofu recipe

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