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About Chiayi

Chiayi, Taiwan is a calm, affordable base for digital nomads 🌿💻 It has good rail links, reliable internet, tasty local food, and a slower pace than bigger cities. Great for focused work, weekend escapes to Alishan, and enjoying a friendly, low-cost lifestyle. Best for nomads who value convenience and local charm over a big startup scene.

Through the year

Best in March (68) · now 65
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 25 mm Feb: 64 mm Mar: 95 mm Apr: 137 mm May: 259 mm Jun: 343 mm Jul: 351 mm Aug: 365 mm Sep: 207 mm Oct: 121 mm Nov: 46 mm Dec: 37 mm Jan: 23°C / 13°C Feb: 25°C / 14°C Mar: 28°C / 17°C Apr: 30°C / 20°C May: 31°C / 23°C Jun: 31°C / 25°C Jul: 32°C / 25°C Aug: 31°C / 25°C Sep: 31°C / 24°C Oct: 31°C / 23°C Nov: 28°C / 19°C Dec: 24°C / 15°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.2
Internet Speed 8.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.9
Safety 8.8
Accommodation Cost 7.4
Weather 7.2
Nomad Friendly 5.5
Female Friendly 8.5
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Chiayi
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $390.75 per month
Coworking Space $118.79 per month
Coffee $2.66 per cup
Beer $2.03 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.44 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $37.51 per month
Mobile Plan $18.72 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $23.44 per month

Other cities in Taiwan

Other cities in Taiwan
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Taipei $2,788 7.5 Compare
2 Taichung $1,988 7.2 Compare
3 Kaohsiung $2,269 7.1 Compare
4 Tainan $2,116 6.8 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Tainan TW Taiwan $2,116 6.8 Compare
2 Taichung TW Taiwan $1,988 7.2 Compare
3 Kaohsiung TW Taiwan $2,269 7.1 Compare
4 Penghu TW Taiwan $1,390 6.0 Compare

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