Cost of Living: Taipei vs The Hague (2026)

Taipei is cheaper. A 1-bedroom apartment in city centre costs around $735/month there vs $1548/month in the other city (Numbeo data).

Taipei is statistically safer based on UNODC homicide data. Taipei has a rate of 0.60 per 100,000 and The Hague has 0.73 per 100,000.

Taipei and The Hague are almost suspiciously well-matched. Flip a coin. See the full comparison above for rent, safety, internet speed, climate, and democracy scores to decide which city fits your priorities.

Taipei: Taiwan Gold Card (easy to get, 1–3 years (open work permit)). The Hague: Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant (complex process, Up to 5 years). See each city's profile page for full requirements.

Taipei is warmer in summer (90°F vs 68°F). The Hague has milder summers, which suits those who prefer cooler weather. Climate preference is personal — use the weather section above to compare seasons.

The Hague is easier for street-level English (76/100) than Taipei (36/100). That's the score that matters for doctors, landlords, and bureaucracy. Office English can still run higher than street English in both cities.

A 1-bedroom in the centre: $735/month in Taipei, $1548/month in The Hague (Numbeo). That's 53% cheaper rent in Taipei.

The Hague scores higher on our composite healthcare index (88/100 vs 81/100 for Taipei). That score combines clinical outcomes (IHME), universal coverage (WHO), and resident perception (Numbeo) — not just whether hospitals exist but whether the system actually works for settlers.