Prague vs Taipei: cost of living for digital nomads
Prague, Czechia and Taipei, 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
- Taipei is about 9% cheaper than Prague for a month of nomad living ($1,800 vs $1,980).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $800 in Taipei against $980 in Prague.
- Both score 9/10 on safety.
- Prague is continental; Taipei is tropical.
Prague wins 2 of the measured lines; Taipei wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Prague or Taipei?
Taipei is cheaper: about $1,800/month against $1,980/month in Prague, roughly 9% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Prague or Taipei?
Prague and Taipei score the same on safety, 9/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Prague or Taipei?
Prague and Taipei have about the same typical internet speed, 150 Mbps.
| Line | Prague | Taipei |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,980 | $1,800 |
| Rent | $980 | $800 |
| Food | $480 | $450 |
| Transport | $40 | $70 |
| Coworking | $140 | $150 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 150 | 150 |
| Climate | continental | tropical |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | inland | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
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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): Prague November 7, 2026, Taipei November 11, 2026.