Side-by-side city decision # Tainan vs Ljubljana. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link TainanTaiwan3/6 VS LjubljanaSlovenia2/6 $915Tainan monthly budget $1,675Ljubljana monthly budget 210 MbpsTainan internet 155 MbpsLjubljana internet Decision summary Tainan Tainan leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Tainan Speed Fastest internet Tainan Vibe Best nomad vibe Tie Safety Highest safety Tainan Air Cleanest air Ljubljana Walk Most walkable Ljubljana Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Tainan](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/taiwan/tainan.md) Taiwan 3/6 Budget$915 Internet210 Mbps Vibe8/10 [Ljubljana](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/slovenia/ljubljana.md) Slovenia 2/6 Budget$1,675 Internet155 Mbps Vibe8/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals MetricTainanLjubljana Total estimated budget $915 $1,675 1-bed center rent $430 $1,050 Coworking desk $145 $210 Local meal $3.4 $13.5 Cappuccino $2.4 $2.4 Gym membership $32 $48 Transport budget $45 $45 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricTainanLjubljana Internet speed 210 Mbps 155 Mbps Nomad vibe 8/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricTainanLjubljana Safety index 86/100 78/100 Air quality 66/100 82/100 Walkability 7/10 9/10 Female safety 9/10 8/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 8/10 7/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricTainanLjubljana Healthcare quality Excellent Excellent English proficiency Average Good Climate type Tropical monsoon Humid continental Best time to visit Nov - Mar May - Sep Beyond the numbers ## What each city asks you to trade Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture. [Tainan](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/taiwan/tainan.md) Taiwan → ### Strengths * Very affordable rent and local food by Taiwan standards * Exceptional historic streets, temples, and food culture * Fast, reliable fiber internet and widespread 5G * Low violent-crime rate and comfortable solo-traveler safety * Warm winters and abundant sunshine outside the rainy season * Less hectic and more relaxed than Taipei or Kaohsiung ### Trade-offs * Summer heat, humidity, heavy rain, and typhoon disruptions * Scooters dominate traffic and pedestrian conditions can be uneven * English is less widely spoken than in Taipei * Limited international coworking and nomad networking scene * Air quality can worsen during winter and regional pollution events * Tap water is generally not recommended for drinking untreated ### Common visa routes * Visa-exempt entry for eligible passport holders * Taiwan Employment Gold Card * Visitor visa through a Taiwan overseas mission [Ljubljana](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/slovenia/ljubljana.md) Slovenia → ### Strengths * Very safe, compact, and easy to navigate on foot or by bicycle * Fast, reliable fiber internet and widespread card payments * Excellent tap water and clean public spaces * Beautiful access to the Alps, lakes, coast, and neighboring capitals * Strong café culture, greenery, and high overall quality of life * English is widely spoken among younger people and in central areas ### Trade-offs * Long-term apartment supply is tight and rents have risen sharply * No dedicated digital nomad visa currently exists * Winters can be cold, foggy, and damp * The city can feel quiet for people seeking major-city nightlife * Slovenian bureaucracy can be slow and documentation-heavy * Air quality may worsen during winter temperature inversions ### Common visa routes * Schengen short-stay visa-free or C visa: up to 90 days in any 180-day period * Slovenian temporary residence permit for work, study, family reunification, or self-employment * EU/EEA/Swiss free-movement registration for qualifying longer stays Reading the result ## Use this as a planning benchmark The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices. Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.