🧋 Taipei
Asia's easiest soft landing 🇹🇼 Taiwan
- Monthly budget
- USD 900–1,400
- Coliving price
- NT$13,000–25,000 (≈USD 400–780)
- English friendliness
- ★★★☆☆
- Community
- Fast-growing startup and nomad scene, dense events
Overview
World-class convenience: MRT, night markets, 24/7 stores everywhere, and decent English among younger locals. Moderate costs with a growing coliving and coworking scene — the classic first base for calling Asia home.
Best for
First-timers in Asia who want low-friction daily life
Local coliving options
| Space | Location | Type | Price | Min. stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇼 9Floor 玖樓 | Taipei (multiple) | Co-living apartment pioneer | NT$13,000–25,000 (≈USD 400–780) | From 1 month |
| 🇹🇼 Star Hostel | Taipei Main Station area | Design hostel, long-stay friendly | NT$15,000–22,000 (≈USD 470–680) | From 1 night |
| 🇹🇼 U.I.J Hotel & Hostel 友愛街旅館 | Tainan | Design hotel with shared spaces | NT$18,000–28,000 (≈USD 560–870) | From 1 night |
Living costs and coliving prices are research estimates; verify current pricing with providers.