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Taipei

Taiwan

World-class infrastructure, excellent food, very safe. The Taiwan Gold Card gives high earners a 3-year work permit.

Best Time to Visit

Oct-Apr

Daily Budget

$50-80/day

Known For

gold-cardinfrastructurefoodsafe

About Taipei

Taipei punches well above its weight. The MRT is excellent, internet speeds are world-class (300+ Mbps fibre from NTD 600/month), and the food scene — night markets, beef noodle soup, Din Tai Fung — is extraordinary. The Gold Card visa provides a 1–3 year open work permit plus tax incentives for those earning above $66,000/year. Monthly costs of $1,500–2,000 deliver a quality of life that matches cities costing twice as much. Very safe, extremely English-friendly in professional contexts.

Highlights

Taiwan Gold Card visa
Night markets
MRT system
WeWork & The Hive
Yangmingshan hikes

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