Seoul vs Taipei for remote workers
Taipei is about 17% cheaper than Seoul ($1,590 vs $1,905 a month). Seoul has faster typical internet.
| 🇰🇷 Seoul | 🇹🇼 Taipei | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $1,905 | $1,590 |
| Rent (1BR) | $1,100 | $900 |
| Food | $550 | $450 |
| Coworking | $200 | $200 |
| Transport | $55 | $40 |
| Internet | 200 Mbps | 170 Mbps |
| Best months | Apr, May, Sep, Oct | Oct, Nov, Dec, Mar, Apr |
| Language | Korean | Mandarin |
| Your visa | – | – |
| Local time now | ||
| Meetings | Best meeting time between Seoul and Taipei → | |
| Nomad visa | Workation Visa (F-1-D) | None |