Safety Index
#3
of 124 cities
83.5/100
Current value
#90 of 124
Asia
Taipei
Taiwan
Salary & Cost of Living
How do salaries and expenses in Taipei compare to Ho Chi Minh City?
Purchasing Power Comparison
An engineer in Taipei is 92% better off vs in Ho Chi Minh City
This shows how far a software engineer's salary goes in Taipei compared to Ho Chi Minh City, taking into account both salary differences and cost of living.
Net Salary
$33,595
+$24K (+246%) vs Ho Chi Minh City
Tax Rate: 33%
Community Insights
NewTaipei offers a stark contrast between lifestyle quality and financial return for software engineers. While the city excels in safety (#3 worldwide), convenience, and healthcare, it lags significantly in financial incentives for local hires, with net income ranking #89. The Gold Card program is a major draw for senior talent, but those relying on local employment often face a culture shock regarding salary and work-life balance compared to Western standards. It is a haven for remote workers earning foreign currency but a challenging market for those seeking to build wealth on a local wage.
Resident Sentiment
The sentiment is generally mixed. Transplants universally praise the safety, food, and convenient public transport. However, there is a strong undercurrent of frustration regarding stagnant local wages and high housing costs. Many software engineers emphasize that the "dream" lifestyle is best achieved by working for a foreign company or remotely, noting that working for a traditional Taiwanese local company can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction due to rigid work cultures.
The Good
Rankings
Top 2%
Community Events
#11
of 124 cities
12 events on luma
Current value
Cost of Living
#41
of 124 cities
39/100
Current value (lower is better)
Housing Affordability
How affordable is housing for a software engineer in Taipei compared to Ho Chi Minh City?
Avg. Property Price
$10,975 / m²
264% more expensive than Ho Chi Minh City
Salary Converter
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