If youre thinking about moving to Taiwan, you may be wondering whether youll be able to get by with only English. After all, Taiwans official language is Mandarin Chinese. So besides some older people, most Taiwanese people can speak at least basic English.

What percentage of Taiwan speaks English?

Also of particular note, when disaggregated by preference for Taiwans status (unification vs. status quo vs. independence), here too we see overwhelming support of English (66 percent, 73.2 percent, and 71.7 percent respectively).

Are Taiwanese good at English?

Not many people speak English in Taiwan overall, but the capital Taipei has a greater number of English speakers than elsewhere in the country. You can get around a little easier there and in the North of the country in general, as opposed to the South, where English speakers are much harder to come across.

Is Taipei English friendly?

Sometimes, visiting a city that isnt a top tourist destination can be daunting, but Taipei also has plenty of infrastructure, international food options and shopping to help you feel more comfortable as an outsider. Luckily, Taipeis locals usually speak great English and, even when they dont, are extremely friendly.

Can you live in Taiwan without speaking Chinese?

Living in Taiwan without speaking Mandarin… For the non-Mandarin speaker its close to impossible. Your best bet is to have someone that you trust who speaks Chinese help you out — that might be your new employer or it might be someone at Chinese school.

Is Taiwan a cheap place to visit?

Taiwan is an incredibly affordable destination . To me, its on par with some destinations in Southeast Asia since the food was cheap and so many activities were free. So, if youre looking for an uncrowded and affordable place to visit, Taiwan is it.

Is Taipei safe at night?

Taipei is one of those cities that are just as safe at night time as it is during the day. Plus, there isnt an area of the city that you should try to avoid at night like some other large cities in the world.

What is the Taiwan language?

Mandarin Chinese Taiwan/Official languages

Is it easy to get Taiwan citizenship?

It is possible to obtain Taiwanese citizenship after several years of living in Taiwan as a resident via a Taiwanese visa like the Taiwan permanent resident card. Taiwan extends foreigners the right to Taiwanese citizenship after five years of consecutive legal residency.

Is it hard to get a job in Taiwan?

Finding a job in Taiwan for foreigners isnt easy. But finding a job anywhere isnt easy, and it can take years to find what you want to do. The only difference between Taiwan and your home country is that it might take you longer. Ive been lucky in my own job hunting.

Can you use US dollars in Taiwan?

Taiwan uses the local currency exclusively. The most widely accepted currency for foreign exchange is US dollars.

How much cash can I bring to Taiwan?

NT$100,000 Currency restrictions Inbound passengers are allowed to carry a maximum of NT$100,000 in cash. The amount in excess of NT$100,000 must be declared to the Customs. However, the exceeding amount is not allowed to be brought in or out of Taiwan even with a filed declaration.

Can we drink tap water in Taiwan?

Taiwanese are taught from a young age that tap water is unreliable to drink. In fact, Taiwans tap water is drinkable when it is freshly released from treatment plants. However, Taiwan Water Corporation (TWC) says there may be contamination after delivery to the home, which is caused by leaking pipes.