Nomad Watch

About Jiufen

Jiufen, Taiwan 🇹🇼✨ is a scenic mountain town with tea houses, old streets, and cozy views—great for a slow, creative work vibe. It’s peaceful and inspiring, but not ideal for heavy remote work: Wi‑Fi and coworking options can be limited, and the area gets busy with tourists. Best for nomads seeking short stays, inspiration, and easy access to Taipei. 🏞️💻

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 259 mm Feb: 346 mm Mar: 204 mm Apr: 177 mm May: 290 mm Jun: 265 mm Jul: 244 mm Aug: 166 mm Sep: 292 mm Oct: 617 mm Nov: 402 mm Dec: 398 mm Jan: 17°C / 12°C Feb: 18°C / 13°C Mar: 21°C / 15°C Apr: 24°C / 18°C May: 26°C / 21°C Jun: 29°C / 23°C Jul: 30°C / 24°C Aug: 31°C / 24°C Sep: 29°C / 23°C Oct: 25°C / 21°C Nov: 22°C / 18°C Dec: 18°C / 14°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 6.7
Safety 9.2
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.6
Internet Speed 7.3
Weather 5.2
Accommodation Cost 5.5
Nomad Friendly 3.4
Female Friendly 8.9
Updated 4 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Jiufen
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $453.26 per month
Coworking Space $162.55 per month
Coffee $4.22 per cup
Beer $3.13 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.75 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 Hsinchu TW Taiwan $2,276 6.7 Compare
2 Hualien TW Taiwan $1,797 6.4 Compare
3 Yilan TW Taiwan $1,975 6.5 Compare
4 Taipei TW Taiwan $2,788 7.5 Compare

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