Retire in Taiwan
Featured city: Taipei
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Taiwan combines world-class national healthcare for residents, low crime, and excellent food at very reasonable prices. Taipei is modern and walkable; Tainan and Hualien offer slower-paced alternatives.
Excellent healthcare, safe, friendly culture
- Healthcare
- Safety
- Modern Infrastructure
- Low Cost
- English is not widely spoken outside major cities — plan for a language learning curve.
- Long-term residency requires meeting specific income, investment, or paperwork thresholds — engage a licensed immigration attorney.
Retirement visa
The Employment Gold Card or a Resident Visa via investment/pension are common routes for long-term stay.
Cost of living
In Kaohsiung, a central one-bedroom apartment costs about $600, and high-quality street food keeps dining costs very low.
Numbeo cost indexHealthcare
The National Health Insurance (NHI) is world-renowned for its efficiency, low cost, and high quality of care. provincial private clinics are also abundant.
Healthcare indexSafety
Taiwan is exceptionally safe with negligible violent crime and a Level 1 travel advisory.
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