Taiwan
East Asia · Asia
Population
23.4M
GDP (Nominal)
$800B
Capital City
Taipei
Currency
TWD (New Taiwan Dollar)
Avg Salary
$2059/mo
Region
East Asia
Livability Index 2026
55/100
Cost of Living
29/100
Avg Salary
82.9/100
Safety
87.1/100
Healthcare
85/100
Education
84/100
Overall Livability
Institutional Summary
Taiwan is a highly developed, democratic island nation known for its technological prowess (especially in semiconductors), world-leading healthcare system, exceptional safety, and vibrant culinary scene.
Cost of Living
Monthly Rent (1BR)$600
Monthly Groceries$350
Monthly Transport$45
Utilities & Internet$105
Estimated Total Monthly
$1,100 /person
AI Algorithm Summary
Major Strengths
- • Exceptional Safety & Low Crime (Score: 82.9)
- • Accessible immigration and visa pathways
- • World-class healthcare system
Algorithmic Red Flags
- • High income tax burden (40%)
Economic Performance
📈 Stable GrowthGDP Per Capita
$34,188
Inflation Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
3.4%
5-Year GDP Trend
Migration & Visa
Visa-Exempt Entry (for eligible nationalities)
Employment Visa
Gold Card (for highly skilled professionals)
Entrepreneur Visa
Student/Mandarin Study Visa
Visa Difficulty
2/10
PR Eligibility
Permanent residency (APRC) is available after 5 years of continuous legal residence (3 years for Gold Card holders), subject to income and physical presence requirements.
Employment Landscape
Avg Monthly Salary
$2,059
Trending
Top Performing Industries
Semiconductors & Electronics (TSMC)
Information Technology & AI
Petrochemicals
Machinery
Social Indicators
Life Expectancy
81.3 Yrs
Literacy Rate
99%
Top Universities (QS Rank)
National Taiwan University (NTU)#
National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)#
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