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Taipei, Taiwan

Dating scene 7/10, safety 9/10, about $1,100 a month, moderate language barrier.

By the PassportBroList editorial teamLast reviewed 15 Sept 2026
Taipei, Taiwan
Dating 7/10 Safety 9/10 English 7/10 $1,100/mo

Photo: 毛貓大少爺 · CC BY-SA 2.0

Moderate visa
Moderate language barrier
Medium expat community
Safety 9/10
Dating scene
7/10
Safety
9/10
Monthly cost
$1,100
one person, comfortable
English level
7/10
Healthcare
7/10
Internet
60 Mbps
typical download
Coworking spaces
30
Average date
$25

Overview of Taipei

Taipei is a East Asia city in Taiwan. It scores 7/10 for its dating scene, 9/10 for safety and 7/10 for English proficiency. A single man living comfortably can expect to spend around $1,100 a month. The language barrier is moderate, the expat community is medium, visa access for most Western passports is rated moderate.

Respectful and modest. Taiwanese women appreciate kindness. Take things slowly. Show stability. Night market or cafe. Keep it modest. Usually man pays. She may be reserved initially.

Cost of living in Taipei

Typical monthly ranges in USD for one person. Rent assumes a modern one-bedroom in a central, expat-friendly area.

CategoryPer month
Accommodation$500-800
Food$200-350
Transportation$80-150
Entertainment$200-350
Miscellaneous$150-250
Estimated total$1,100
Average date
$25
Local beer
$2.5
Gym / month
$35

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Dating scene in Taipei

Apps that work here

Tinder
Bumble
Pairs
Coffee Meets Bagel

How to approach
Respectful and modest. Taiwanese women appreciate kindness. Take things slowly. Show stability.
First dates
Night market or cafe. Keep it modest. Usually man pays. She may be reserved initially.
Who pays
Modest expectations. Appreciate stability over flash. Men usually pay but not exploitative.
Communication
Polite and modest. May be shy initially. Appreciate kindness. Build trust slowly.
Family involvement
Moderate

Relationships and marriage culture

Modern Asian values. Career-focused women. Marriage rates declining. Family pressure exists but less than mainland.

Where to live in Taipei

Neighborhoods that expats and foreigners tend to choose for safety, walkability and social life.

  • Da'an
  • Xinyi
  • Zhongshan
  • Songshan
  • Tianmu

Most newcomers report feeling settled after about 4 months.

Culture, customs and climate

Do

  • +Learn Mandarin basics
  • +Be respectful and polite
  • +Appreciate night markets
  • +Be modest
  • +Show long-term intentions
  • +Respect family values

Don't

  • −Don't discuss China politics
  • −Avoid being loud on MRT
  • −Don't stick chopsticks upright in rice
  • −Never lose face
  • −Don't refuse food
  • −Avoid public arguments

Climate and lifestyle

Subtropical comfort · Hot springs nearby · Typhoon excitement · Mountain escapes

Safety in Taipei

Taipei scores 9/10 for safety and 7/10 for healthcare quality. The issues below are the ones foreigners most often report. Standard big-city precautions apply everywhere.

  • Typhoon season
    Moderate
  • Scooter accidents
    Moderate

See country-level advisories on the safety ratings page.