# Jakarta vs Tainan

Detailed side-by-side comparison of living costs, infrastructure, safety, and nomad lifestyle.

* Share

Copy link

🔥 Top Nomad Vibe

### [Thailand](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/thailand.md) [Indonesia](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia.md) [Spain](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain.md) [Portugal](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/portugal.md) [Mexico](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/mexico.md) [Vietnam](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/vietnam.md) [Colombia](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/colombia.md) [Argentina](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/argentina.md) [Malaysia](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/malaysia.md) [Philippines](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines.md) [Türkiye](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/turkey.md) [Croatia](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/croatia.md) [Georgia](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/georgia.md)

## 🏆 Who Wins?

💰
Best Budget
Jakarta

🌐
Fastest Internet
Tainan

🔥
Best Vibe
Jakarta

🛡️
Safest City
Tainan

🌿
Cleanest Air
Jakarta

🚶
Most Walkable
Tainan

It's a Tie!

Show differences only

Metric

[Jakarta](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/jakarta.md)

[Indonesia](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia.md)

[Tainan](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/taiwan/tainan.md)

[Taiwan](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/taiwan.md)

💰 Monthly Budget & Costs

Total Est. Budget
$780
$930

1-Bed Center Rent
$450
$450

Coworking Desk
$120
$150

Local Meal
$3.5
$3

Cappuccino
$2.5
$2.5

Gym Membership
$35
$30

Transport Budget
$30
$30

💻 Workspace & Infrastructure

Internet Speed
25 Mbps
80 Mbps

Nomad Vibe
8/10
7/10

🌿 Quality of Life & Culture

Safety Index
55/100
85/100

Healthcare Quality
Average
Good

English Proficiency
Average
Average

Climate Type
Tropical monsoon
Subtropical monsoon

Best Time to Visit
May - Sep
Oct - Apr

## [Jakarta](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/jakarta.md)

### 👍 Pros

✅ Extremely low cost of living
* ✅ Vibrant food scene with endless street food
* ✅ Thriving expat and digital nomad community
* ✅ Excellent ride-hailing services like Gojek and Grab
* ✅ Plenty of affordable coworking spaces
* ✅ Direct flights to most of Southeast Asia

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ Horrendous traffic congestion daily
* ❌ Poor air quality, especially during dry season
* ❌ Limited walkability in many areas
* ❌ Tap water not drinkable, need to buy bottled water
* ❌ Frequent flooding during rainy season
* ❌ Visa runs can be tedious and time-consuming

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ Visa on Arrival (30 days)
* ▪ B211A Social Visit Visa
* ▪ Digital Nomad Visa (planned)

## [Tainan](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/taiwan/tainan.md)

### 👍 Pros

* ✅ Extremely affordable cost of living
* ✅ Incredible street food scene
* ✅ Rich history and cultural landmarks
* ✅ Friendly locals and low crime rate
* ✅ Good public Wi-Fi and 4G/5G coverage
* ✅ Easy access to Kaohsiung and nature spots

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ Limited international airport (most flights via Kaohsiung or Taipei)
* ❌ English proficiency is lower than Taipei
* ❌ Summer heat and humidity can be intense
* ❌ Air quality occasionally moderate due to industrial areas
* ❌ Nightlife is quieter compared to Taipei
* ❌ Tap water is not recommended without boiling

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ Visa-free (90 days for many nationalities)
* ▪ Landing visa (30 days)
* ▪ Gold Card (remote work visa)