Nomad Watch

About Taichung

Taichung, Taiwan is a great base for digital nomads 🌿💻 It offers a lower cost of living than Taipei, reliable internet, lots of cafes, and a relaxed pace of life. The weather is generally mild, and you’ll find modern amenities, good public transit, and easy access to mountains and the coast for weekend escapes 🚲☕️

Through the year

Best in November (71) · now 69
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 20 mm Feb: 58 mm Mar: 129 mm Apr: 136 mm May: 291 mm Jun: 349 mm Jul: 285 mm Aug: 408 mm Sep: 183 mm Oct: 79 mm Nov: 50 mm Dec: 34 mm Jan: 22°C / 12°C Feb: 23°C / 13°C Mar: 26°C / 15°C Apr: 28°C / 19°C May: 30°C / 22°C Jun: 31°C / 24°C Jul: 32°C / 25°C Aug: 32°C / 25°C Sep: 32°C / 24°C Oct: 31°C / 23°C Nov: 28°C / 19°C Dec: 23°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 7.1
Internet Speed 8.5
Safety 8.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.9
Weather 6.6
Accommodation Cost 6.5
Nomad Friendly 7.3
Female Friendly 8.5
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Taichung
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $515.78 per month
Coworking Space $140.67 per month
Coffee $2.97 per cup
Beer $2.34 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $4.06 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $9.35 per month
Mobile Plan $18.72 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $24.38 per month

Other cities in Taiwan

Other cities in Taiwan
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Taipei $2,788 7.5 Compare
2 Kaohsiung $2,269 7.1 Compare
3 Tainan $2,116 6.8 Compare
4 Hsinchu $2,276 6.7 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 Chiayi TW Taiwan $1,869 6.5 Compare
4 Penghu TW Taiwan $1,390 6.0 Compare

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