General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
| Currency | New Taiwan Dollar |
| Main religion | Buddhism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.9% |
| Gdp | $686.1 billion |
| Size | 36,193 km² |
| Population | 23.8 million |
| Population density | 659/km² |
| Kids per female | 1.1 |
| City population | 80.1% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 15∘C |
| Summer | 30∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Mandarin Chinese |
| Population able to read | 98.8% |
| Population with a college degree | 42.9% |
| Population able to speak english | 43.8% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 30 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3.1/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | China Airlines |
| Main airport | Taoyuan International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $3 |
| Burger | $5 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $3 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $400/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $100/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $40/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 20% |
| Vat | 5% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $25000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | No |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 0% |
| Restaurant | 0% |
| Bar | 0% |
| Coffeeshop | 0% |
| Services | 0% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 88.16/MBits |
| Tld | .tw |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 89.9% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, Type B |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Opening times | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | PChome |
| Supermarket | Carrefour |
| Pharmacy | Watsons |
| Drugstore | Cosmed |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 1:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 9/10 |
| Swimming | 8/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Baseball |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Beef Noodle Soup | A hearty soup made with beef, noodles, and vegetables | $5-10 |
| Oyster Omelette | A savory omelette filled with fresh oysters | $3-5 |
| Stinky Tofu | A fermented tofu dish with a strong odor but delicious taste | $2-4 |
| Bubble Tea | A refreshing tea drink with tapioca pearls | $3-5 |
| Fried Chicken | Crispy and juicy fried chicken | $4-6 |
| Dumplings | Steamed or fried dumplings filled with meat or vegetables | $3-5 |
| Hot Pot | A simmering pot of broth with various meats, vegetables, and noodles | $10-15 |
| Scallion Pancakes | Thin and crispy pancakes made with scallions | $2-4 |
| Mango Shaved Ice | A refreshing dessert made with shaved ice, mango, and condensed milk | $3-5 |
| Pineapple Cake | A sweet and tangy cake filled with pineapple jam | $2-4 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bubble Tea | Tea-based drink with tapioca pearls | 2-4 |
| Milk Tea | Tea-based drink with milk | 2-4 |
| Fruit Tea | Tea-based drink with fruit | 2-4 |
| Mango Shaved Ice | Shaved ice with mango syrup and condensed milk | 3-5 |
| Taro Ball Soup | Sweet soup with taro balls | 2-4 |
| Soybean Milk | Made from soybeans, served hot or cold | 1-2 |
| Almond Tea | Made from almonds, served hot or cold | 1-2 |
| Winter Melon Tea | Made from winter melon, served hot or cold | 1-2 |
| Chrysanthemum Tea | Made from chrysanthemum flowers, served hot or cold | 1-2 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pineapple Cake | A traditional Taiwanese pastry filled with pineapple jam | $10-$20 |
| Sun Moon Lake Black Tea | A high-quality black tea grown in the Sun Moon Lake region | $15-$25 |
| Jade | A beautiful green stone that is believed to bring good luck | $20-$100 |
| Paper Lanterns | Colorful lanterns that are used to decorate homes and temples | $5-$20 |
| Tea Ceremony Set | A set of teacups, teapot, and other items used for the traditional Chinese tea ceremony | $30-$100 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Chinese New Year | January/February | Celebrates the beginning of the Chinese lunar calendar |
| Peace Memorial Day | February 28 | Commemorates the 228 Incident, a government crackdown on protesters in 1947 |
| Tomb Sweeping Day | April | A day to pay respect to ancestors and clean their graves |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Dragon Boat Festival | June | Commemorates the life and death of the poet Qu Yuan |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | September/October | Celebrates the full moon and the harvest |
| National Day | October 10 | Commemorates the founding of the Republic of China in 1911 |
| Winter Solstice | December | Celebrates the longest night of the year |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Liberty Times |
| Online news | ETtoday |
| Tv | CTS |
| Radio | ICRT |