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About Hsinchu

Hsinchu, Taiwan is a smart choice for digital nomads ⚡️🏙️ Known as Taiwan’s tech hub, it offers fast internet, great cafés, and a compact, easy-to-navigate city center. You’ll find a strong expat-friendly vibe, solid public transit, and plenty of nearby nature for weekend escapes 🌿 Ideal for work-life balance with a modern, efficient feel.

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 49 mm Feb: 113 mm Mar: 183 mm Apr: 164 mm May: 269 mm Jun: 236 mm Jul: 211 mm Aug: 218 mm Sep: 183 mm Oct: 129 mm Nov: 83 mm Dec: 72 mm Jan: 20°C / 13°C Feb: 21°C / 13°C Mar: 23°C / 15°C Apr: 27°C / 19°C May: 29°C / 21°C Jun: 31°C / 25°C Jul: 33°C / 26°C Aug: 32°C / 25°C Sep: 32°C / 25°C Oct: 30°C / 23°C Nov: 26°C / 19°C Dec: 21°C / 15°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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Key scores

Cost of Living 6.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.3
Internet Speed 8.8
Safety 9.1
Accommodation Cost 5.6
Weather 6.2
Nomad Friendly 6.4
Female Friendly 8.7
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Hsinchu
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $547.04 per month
Coworking Space $150.05 per month
Coffee $3.59 per cup
Beer $5.00 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $4.38 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 Jiufen TW Taiwan $2,107 5.8 Compare
2 Taichung TW Taiwan $1,988 7.2 Compare
3 Yilan TW Taiwan $1,975 6.5 Compare
4 Taipei TW Taiwan $2,788 7.5 Compare

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