Lima vs Taichung: cost of living for digital nomads
Lima, Peru and Taichung, Taiwan, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Lima is about 0% cheaper than Taichung for a month of nomad living ($1,200 vs $1,205).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $480 in Taichung against $540 in Lima.
- Taichung scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Taichung: 220 Mbps typical against 80 Mbps.
- Lima is arid; Taichung is tropical.
Lima wins 1 of the measured lines; Taichung wins 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Lima or Taichung?
Lima is cheaper: about $1,200/month against $1,205/month in Taichung, roughly 0% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Lima or Taichung?
Taichung scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 6/10 for Lima.
Which has faster internet, Lima or Taichung?
Taichung has faster typical internet: 220 Mbps against 80 Mbps in Lima.
| Line | Lima | Taichung |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,200 | $1,205 |
| Rent | $540 | $480 |
| Food | $340 | $320 |
| Transport | $40 | $35 |
| Coworking | $100 | $95 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 80 | 220 |
| Climate | arid | tropical |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Lima November 4, 2026, Taichung September 11, 2026.