Taipei vs Ubud: cost of living for digital nomads
Taipei, Taiwan and Ubud, Indonesia, 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
- Ubud is about 22% cheaper than Taipei for a month of nomad living ($1,400 vs $1,800).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $550 in Ubud against $800 in Taipei.
- Taipei scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Taipei: 150 Mbps typical against 30 Mbps.
- Both have a tropical climate.
Taipei wins 2 of the measured lines; Ubud wins 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Taipei or Ubud?
Ubud is cheaper: about $1,400/month against $1,800/month in Taipei, roughly 22% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Taipei or Ubud?
Taipei scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Ubud.
Which has faster internet, Taipei or Ubud?
Taipei has faster typical internet: 150 Mbps against 30 Mbps in Ubud.
| Line | Taipei | Ubud |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,800 | $1,400 |
| Rent | $800 | $550 |
| Food | $450 | $380 |
| Transport | $70 | $60 |
| Coworking | $150 | $110 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 150 | 30 |
| Climate | tropical | tropical |
| City size | metro | small |
| Setting | inland | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
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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): Taipei November 11, 2026, Ubud August 30, 2026.