Tainan

🇹🇼Taiwan•East Asia

City Score

"A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure."

City Metrics

Cost of Living59

Safety80

Healthcare85

Career Opportunities74

Climate63

Transport83

Air Quality74.5

Family Friendliness87.33

Education86

Top Neighborhoods

Central Core

Historic Quarter

Modern Suburbs

Housing Reality

Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

Getting Around

Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▸Is Tainan a good place to live?

Tainan scores 74/100 overall. It is moderately affordable (cost score: 59/100), very safe (safety: 80/100), and has excellent healthcare (healthcare: 85/100). Top neighborhoods include Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs.

▸What is the cost of living in Tainan?

Tainan has a cost of living score of 59/100 (higher = more affordable). Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

▸How do I get around Tainan?

Tainan has a transport score of 83/100. Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

▸What are the best neighborhoods in Tainan?

The most recommended neighborhoods in Tainan are Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs. A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure.

▸Is Tainan safe for expats?

Tainan has a safety score of 80/100. The city very safe and has an air quality score of 74.5/100.

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