🇹🇼Taiwan
Asia
Information
Capital
Taipei
Population
23,300,000
Currency
New Taiwan dollar (TWD NT$)
Languages
Mandarin, Taiwanais (Min Nan), Hakka
Continent
Asia
Calling code
+886
Timezone
Asia/Taipei
Area
36,197 km²
Government
Unitary semi-presidential republic
National day
October 10 - National Day (Double Tenth)
Internet domain
.tw
About
Taiwan is an island in East Asia, officially the Republic of China. It is renowned for its advanced economy focused on technology and semiconductors. Despite its contested international status, it maintains a stable and vibrant democracy.
Safety
Risk level :Niveau de sécurité global élevé, mais vigilance requise en raison des tensions géopolitiques avec la Chine.
Risk areas
Frontières maritimes avec la Chine - Tensions militaires potentielles
Crime(low)
- Éviter les zones isolées la nuit
- Préserver ses objets de valeur
Terrorism(low)
- Risque faible, rester informé des alertes officielles
Transport
- Utiliser les applications de transport officielles
- Éviter les taxis non réglementés
Natural risks(Risques de typhons (juillet-octobre) et tremblements de terre)
- Suivre les alertes de la CWB
- Préparer un kit d'urgence
Health(Système de santé excellent, universel)
- Pas de vaccins obligatoires
- Assurance voyage recommandée
Practical tips
- Inscription au registre des voyageurs
- Télécharger l'app de la CWB pour alertes
- Respecter les règles COVID si applicables
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center400-600
1-bedroom apartment in city center600-900
1-bedroom apartment in suburb400-700
3-bedroom apartment in city center1,200-1,800
3-bedroom apartment in suburb900-1,400
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal3-5
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant15-25
McDonald's menu5-7
Local beer (0.5L)2-3
Cappuccino2-4
Water (1.5L)1-2
Bread (500g)1-2
Milk (1L)1-2
Eggs (12)1-2
Chicken (1kg)3-5
Apples (1kg)2-4
Bananas (1kg)1-2
Transport
Public transport ticket0.50-1.00
Monthly transport subscription20-30
Taxi ride (start)2-3
Taxi (1km)0.50-1.00
Gasoline (1L)0.80-1.20
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)30-50
Tennis court (1h weekend)10-20
Cinema5-10
Theater20-50
Health
General practitioner consultation10-20
Dentist consultation20-50
Antibiotic medications5-10
Cold medications (6 days)5-10
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)20-30/mois
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)10-20/mois
Public services for 85m² apartment50-100/mois
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)40-60
Nike sports shoes60-100
International primary school (monthly)500-1,000
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage110V
Frequency60Hz
Plug typesType A, Type B
Emergency numbers
Police110
Ambulance119
Fire department119
Practical information
Driving side
Right
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
Not customary, service included