Taichung is a very good choice, easy to move up and down, good weather... i wish I could live there for a while! Maybe we can switch apartments some day 😅
I was born and raised in Taichung for 30 years and I have been living in Taipei since five years ago for job transfer. From my perspective, not only the weather but also the local snacks in Taichung are WAY MUCH BETTER than those in Taipei for the more affordable prices, the more diversity, and the higher quality
@@royok915 makes sense! what I don't understand is the fact that 300 years ago, the "capital" of Taiwan was Tainan. One day, some high rank people discussed and decided "hey, how about we go North where it rains all the time and make it the capital? Sounds like a great idea!!" 🤣🤣🤣
@@yuanyuanintaiwan The switch from Tainan to Taipei was a gradual one, stoked by the politics of the late 19th century. The settling of Western trade companies in Damsui and Kenting made for a first big push towards Taipei, and the Japanese era pretty much cemented its role as the new economic and administrative capital. When Japan took over in 1895, they came in via Keelung and chose for Taipei as their capital. Tainan continues to be Taiwan's cultural and spiritual capital, however. As a foreigner who only speaks about 25 words of Mandarin and who's been visiting Taiwan regularly since 2008 for my job, the thing that makes Taipei stand out is the convenience to get along without speaking a bit of Mandarin. From the roads to the MRT to most restaurants, getting along in English works perfectly. Both Tainan and Taichung are way more complicated in this regards, with Kaohsiung wedged somewhere in between.
@@LaurensvanRooijen As a local in Taiwan, I even can't immediately explain the reason at length why Taipei has been the capital of Taiwan gradually just as you have done 🙈
I think Taipei is a lovely place to spend the weekend. Taichung where I lived for many years is great too but the South is definitely my choice place to live. I think I’m going to change my name to Diamond 💎 what do you think?
I actually have been to Taipei twice, Taichung and Tainan. I think each of the cities have something very unique. Taipei has big city vibe where you can feel what Taiwan really is if you have short time there. Taichung for me was like a real Taiwanese city where people live their lives which gives real experience. In Tainan I had full 4 days with a local and that is a place to see real culture and heritage :) I am really jealous that you can live in this amazing country. Cheers guys!
Something which I noticed about Taipei/Taiwan that nobody mentions much, but I think you hinted at in this video, is the amount of green plants that people keep outside their windows or doorways - walking in Taipei this is particularly even more prevalent and it makes it feel like I am walking in an urban jungle, but not the concrete kind, a jungle, in an urban environment. I love it as it means I can be in a super convenient, exciting city without missing the beauty of nature. I don't live in Taipei but I visited and this is how I felt. I miss Taiwan so much.
I enjoy the convenience of Taipei’s transportation since I don’t have a scooter, but the rain is starting to get to me. Still better than freezing Chicago winters though. I’d like a decent beach like in Kaohsiung though.
I was born and raised in Taipei, thanks to my parents, I don't need to worry about the rent. I like that Taichung has better weather, less typhoon, easy to get access to north or south, while Kaoshiung or Tainan has lower rent and bigger space, more delicious food and cost. Taipei has something invincible: more activities (especially like cultural or concerts.), more hospital, better city transporatation system, better water, fine air compares to other cities. I guess every place has its own advantages and disadvantages, it depends on what do you think the most important, and maybe the most important, who are there.
Different areas in Taipei give you different feelings. Have you ever been to Dadaocheng (大稻埕) and Dihua Street (迪化街)? My parents' home is nearby. It's a good place. Since I got married, I've moved to Kaohsiung. I go back to Taipei to visit my parents every month. Even so I still miss Taipei a lot. Taipei has a different atmosphere for me.
Interesting video, clean does describe Taipei as well as organized. The mountain areas of Taiwan are the most interesting and I enjoyed your video of the visits there since it’s been years since I was aquatinted with a trip like that. Hope I’ll be returning to Taipei and Taiwan soon as I likely be scheduled to get the vaccine fairly soon because I have business in Taiwan and will be living part of the year on the island.
Prozzie I’m from the States and am on my 3rd year living in Taipei. Honestly I wouldn’t live anywhere else. Not that I hate on the rest of the island but everything I need is here.. hidden alleys with the best coffee, bars, tea stands, shops, etc. and more events. I also like nightlife I get that you say Taipei is more expensive but it’s not thaaat expensive. Not anything unfordable. If you have a steady job, what’s holding you back? Move out here
Totally agree I love the alleys and cool spots you can find. I live in a two bedroom house (yes it’s an actual house) with Allan and we pay 15k. I’d have to double that if I wanted to get a half decent place in Taipei
@@Prozzie have you tried Kaohsiung, it is beautiful and the people are so friendly. Also glad to see you drinking a cup of tea and not walking around the streets with a beer in your hand shillin for the CCP and huawei
@@joywang3308 Yes, you are right. You are not only good in English, but also in Mandarin. I used this word "詭", it is not the ghost , it is meaning that 奇異、特殊. Thanks a lot for your comment.
Pretty much agree. Taipei, 20 years ago, was more affordable but even some friends have moved closer to family in Tainan. For a foreigner, it's probably where you feel comfortable, where your job/work is and where your social life is. I've even thought about living on the east side which is probably really slow compared to the west side, but just a 1/2 a day train ride to Taipei or Kaohsiung. :-)
For Most of young people,the rental is not affordable too.So we would choose some satellite city like San chong,Sanxia or others,rental would be much cheaper than downtown.
As an born and raised Taipeier over 40 years, I think what you really miss(like) of Taipei is the sense of continuous progression. Though I like Taichung and many other cities, life styles over there are more of laid-back and more focus on having an easy, nicer life to yourselves. Whereas Taipei, being the capital of Taiwan, is more focusing and driven on developing the city and competing with other Asis major cities such as Singapore, Tokyo, Shanghai. So are you up for the challenges, even the super high rent, Prozzie?
interesting perspectives thoroughly enjoyed this vid. You've given me something to think about that I would have never thought of as a born and bred Taipier! thanks
I think it depends if you're single or not and if you pay local rates, and how close to the flashy regions of Taipei you are. My friend pays about $200 for a room and a bathroom in Taipei, but it's about 4x4m more near the outskirts. Another person I knew had a 2 bedroom apartment in Jingmei for about $500 a month. My friend with the $200 room is Taiwanese, and is originally from Kaohsiung. $500 apartment somehow got a local-ish rate as a foreigner. That said, I've heard of people getting houses with a yard for $300 in other cities. So in other cities just having a house of your own is fairly easy as a foreigner but in Taipei it's not. As a local it's worse due to usually worse salaries. I think due to the availability of those super small (and sometimes illegal) apartments, it's fairly easy to live and work in Taipei if you're single, even on local wages at McDonalds or something (relative to the West) but if you want a family and a middle class lifestyle you need a lot more cash. Even Hsinchu and Taoyuan cost a lot now for housing, due to being commuter cities to Taipei, it's probably worse to live in those places as they're still expensive but you need to spend an hour commuting to Taipei every morning.
Thanks for your report. Actually, we're thinking to move back to Taiwan and all we are doing is to see you guys amazing RUclipsrs making fantastic videos. Anyway, I have been living in several countries and cities but I think Taipei is quite good in terms of casual life (yes I don't' care my career prospects anymore lol) We live in London and it really drives us crazy cause just too flat lol I'm thinking move to Keelung as its cheaper and just next to Taipei and its beaches, but I never lived there before so I don't know. I would like to live somewhere warmer perhaps. Thanks man
Lol. Still love Taipei! You can find cheaper places and commute by MRT! The transportation is so convenient and clean. But it is insanely humid and hot in summer. It rains a lot too.
What makes Taipei a good city is its convenience, food and entertainment. But only if the air quality can improve and I’d say that will make Taipei a great city.
I from Kaohsiung. I currently live in Taipei. For the "convenience of life", I have lived in Taichung and Kaohsiung before.Kaohsiung and Taichung are pretty good and cheap.
I was laughing at the part you say TWG because I thought That was funny and cute and I like your honesty. I didn’t know what TWG is until I just google it. I really like tea but it’s OK Not everyone has like the same thing. I really like Taipei too, And those cool vegan restaurants. it’s really nice. I miss Taiwan. I’m glad that you liked Taiwan.
New Taipei is really the best compromise, cheaper than Taipei but you can get into the center of Taipei in about 20-40 minutes on the MRT or bus for next to nothing. There are some really nice areas with lots of greenery and near to the mountains too. Also, Jasmine Tea is life. I drink 5+ cups a day haha
Prozzie it is so good to see that you're enjoying Taiwan! I've been following your journey since you were in China! I live in New Taipei City, which I much prefer, since it's close to the glitz and glam ofTaipei City using the MRT system, and it's also close to the more nature-side of Taipei such as 陽明山, 淡水, 小碧潭, and 九份. Looking forward to see more of you on RUclips!
I think the thing I liked the most about living in Taipei was the all the side streets and lil hidden gems, and then the hiking and mountains pretty near. Yes, you have all those bright lights and tall buildings, and those areas are fun to visit but not all the time. But seriously, fck that humidity and mold that comes with the weather there. The weather was honestly ok, in terms of the rain and whatnot, but ugh not the mold.
Did 10 years in HK prior to Taipei, never felt Taipei as fancy nor as expensive. Apartment prices are a fraction of what they are in HK(or Tokyo, Singapore for that matter)
Taipei is cheaper for sure then those cities you mentioned of course however when it comes to the overall country then you will notice a differences in prices and fancy ness which is normal in the big cities anyways.
I've been to Taipei, Kaohsiung, and Taichung several times. Coming from a warmer country, I prefer the chill in Taipei. Plus it's very convenient to go around Taipei with the Metro. I also don't find Taipei as expensive as Tokyo, Singapore, and Hong Kong. It's actually quite cheap to tour Taipei.
Taipei landscape always changes, Shida night market around 2010 - 2012 was one of Taipei's most famous markets, its now a ghost town compared to before, but other areas have picked up.
Taipei is the New York of Taiwan. It has its cultish followers and everybody knows about it but it's actually just another huge city with huge city issues and perks which aren't really worth sacrificing small city/rural life for :v
During the wintertime, the sky of Taipei always looks morose while the sun illuminates most of the corner and makes people cheerful in southern Taiwan. It rains all year round and makes the rainfall of Taipei is twice more than that of southern Taiwan and makes Damsei river one of few rivers in Taiwan that boats can sail on all year round.
Taipei didn't do much for me in the short time I was there, cloudy, windy, cold (it was April when most cities in Taiwan are warm) with very little space to walk in some parts. I much preferred Gaoxiong (Kaohsiung or however the hell they spell it).
Lol. I love Taipei. It is very international, super convenient, safe, busy, vibrant and fun!! The food is great and a lot of fun events on weekends. I have living in London and am living in the biggest cities in South East in US. Taipei is like any other bigcities in thw world but it is safe, convenient (with great subway system MRT) and clean...and people are very friendly. Just love the vibes of Taipei. It is better with everything there. I am sorry. But I dont need to apologize. Lol.
I find some of the Taiwan vibe resonates if you grew up, or spent a lot of time on other islands, almost anywhere in the world. I live on Vancouver Island and visiting some folksy type galleries in Taipei even, I get a, oh ya, seen that in the pacific northwest gulf islands haha. Read that as driftwood art etc. ;-)
The only thing I'd add is that Taipei has more Western comforts as well (food, parties, events, etc.), and a more international vibe in general. I lived in Taipei for a year and had a great time. Rent wasn't too bad, even if you are teaching English. I had housemates though, which helped.
That’s because you have never lived in any city in mainland China, which are far more convenient than any place in Taiwan ! I am proud of being a Chinese ! There’s only one China in the world !
@@Spamsational You foreigners have no right to blame Chinese government ! What Chinese government do is for Chinese people, that’s for sure. Why don’t you look back to examine your own government ? Is it better than Chinese government ? And I am from Taiwan, not from China, but I hate some people in Taiwan who always claim Taiwanese independence. That’s fool, Taiwan always belong to China !
@@moriswu4047 shouldn't you leave RUclips then? The Chinese government deems this website inappropriate for its citizens. Why are you disobeying the will of your government?
@@moriswu4047 it is time to see your loyalty to China, please give up your Taiwanese passport and get one from China, cuz China don’t recognize your Taiwanese passport!
I never seen more expensive cars than in the area around Taichung Opera. I think the big difference between Taipei and the other big taiwanese cities are the transportation system, MRT-bus vs scooter.
I think Taichung is a good city. Maybe after retiring, I will live there and enjoy a leisurely life. But Taipei has more resources and convenience. That‘s why people want to spend more money and endure less space in exchange for more opportunities, and maybe also like to give children a better education. Another point you know some people think. Born in Rome that live in Rome.
YES! I leaved Taipei and work in Hsbhinchu for 8 years. I am same as Prozzie, work in Hsnichu, save money and go to Taipei in weekend enjoy food, have a vacation~~
If you enjoy city life, like to have something to drink with your friends in a nice bar, then Taipei is definitely a nice choice to live. And the MRT is really convenient !
0:20 "times more expensive than" or "times as expensive as"? 😉 One of the most common language-logical confusions. (These things can crash space ships.) 6:20 "aren't afraid to hide how much money they have" 😆 8:06 Those decorations look amazing! They're like pastel rainbow ice crystals.
Prozzie, you might know that the government used to build factories in other cities and most of the tax goes to Taipei. That’s why so different development between Taipei and other cities.
you are right,I can accept a vacation in taipei but I will not live in taipei forever.Taichung city,桃園，新竹台南，高雄……I think these are good quality life in Taiwan. and from Taichung to taipei only one hr even via bus only 2 hrs,it is not so far…
If you want to experience the ostentatious luxury lifestyle of East Asia, Taipei is the place in Taiwan to have that, And of course at a cost But Taichung is not falling behind Their planed “qiqi” 七期 district (around the opera house) is the most mindblowing skyline of Taiwan Gorgeous area very well design urban space and Taichung in general is more “livable” than taipei if you compare the infrastructure of buildings and parks in a general way Taipei is the Capital of Taiwan And Taichung has overtaken from Kaohsiung the “Anti-Capital” status Now there is a group of business people, civilians and politicians who wants Taichung to be the Capital of Taiwan Hahaha Nice video btw Cheers and keep positing amazing videos
Rent is fairly cheap in many parts of New Taipei City. It's a huge metropolitan area, so it really depends where you are. By the way, what's up with the clickbaity title? You didn't talk about the ideo of "Taipei making the rest of Taiwan look bad" in the video...
I’m not very good at titles to be honest. Taipei does make the rest of the island look bad though. Which is why I mentioned other cities have a more rundown feel to them. What do you think I should title it?
@@Prozzie Haha, that's fair. I don't mean to be overly critical. Maybe you could title it: "Taipei is the most modern city in Taiwan (and that's why I wouldn't live here)," or something along those lines. I think calling the rest of Taiwan "trash" is a bit harsh. I've certainly never felt like the nicer areas of Kaohsiung, Taichung, Hsinchu, or Tainan are "trashy." I also like the shabbier characteristics of parts of those cities, and they exist in Taipei as well. Check out the Myanmar street (Huaxin) sometime, or the streets around Dadaocheng
Lukas, your answer is kinda biased due to your lack of living in other cities. Proszzie is also from country side in Canada. Taichung Kaohsiung are also developed and well-planed cities. More spaces and much friendliness. And Tainan is a place with culture, food, and atmosphere.
Let’s be honest here. If Lukas didn’t come to Taiwan or Taipei from Sweden. Lukas would be pedalling his bicycle to work in Ikea back in Sweden. At least he was honest to state he didn’t experience other parts of Taiwan but just one district in Taipei therefore he only shared a test tube 🧪 side of his life over there.
I agree with most of your opinions in the video. But I think you need to step out of the district you live (which is the West District I believe) more and experience other parts of Taichung. For example, Taichung also has a lot of natural beauties which are hardly seen in any of your videos. It may change your view about Taichung since I always feel that you are not satisfied with the city you currently live in.
I laugh every time Prozzie complains about how expensive Taipei is, because I don't think he's ever lived in an ACTUALLY EXPENSIVE city (e.g.: San Francisco, New York, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, etc.). From the perspective of those cities, Taipei is soooooo dirt cheeeeap!
Taichung is a very good choice, easy to move up and down, good weather... i wish I could live there for a while! Maybe we can switch apartments some day 😅
Good idea. Although I don't live in Taichung, your comment is my favorite.
I was born and raised in Taichung for 30 years and I have been living in Taipei since five years ago for job transfer. From my perspective, not only the weather but also the local snacks in Taichung are WAY MUCH BETTER than those in Taipei for the more affordable prices, the more diversity, and the higher quality
@@royok915 makes sense! what I don't understand is the fact that 300 years ago, the "capital" of Taiwan was Tainan. One day, some high rank people discussed and decided "hey, how about we go North where it rains all the time and make it the capital? Sounds like a great idea!!" 🤣🤣🤣
@@yuanyuanintaiwan The switch from Tainan to Taipei was a gradual one, stoked by the politics of the late 19th century. The settling of Western trade companies in Damsui and Kenting made for a first big push towards Taipei, and the Japanese era pretty much cemented its role as the new economic and administrative capital. When Japan took over in 1895, they came in via Keelung and chose for Taipei as their capital.
Tainan continues to be Taiwan's cultural and spiritual capital, however.
As a foreigner who only speaks about 25 words of Mandarin and who's been visiting Taiwan regularly since 2008 for my job, the thing that makes Taipei stand out is the convenience to get along without speaking a bit of Mandarin. From the roads to the MRT to most restaurants, getting along in English works perfectly. Both Tainan and Taichung are way more complicated in this regards, with Kaohsiung wedged somewhere in between.
@@LaurensvanRooijen As a local in Taiwan, I even can't immediately explain the reason at length why Taipei has been the capital of Taiwan gradually just as you have done 🙈
I think Taipei is a lovely place to spend the weekend. Taichung where I lived for many years is great too but the South is definitely my choice place to live. I think I’m going to change my name to Diamond 💎 what do you think?
Hope everyone is subscribing to you as quick as that 36 second elevator! Love Taipei ❤️
Prozzie is free now！！！！🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I actually have been to Taipei twice, Taichung and Tainan. I think each of the cities have something very unique. Taipei has big city vibe where you can feel what Taiwan really is if you have short time there. Taichung for me was like a real Taiwanese city where people live their lives which gives real experience. In Tainan I had full 4 days with a local and that is a place to see real culture and heritage :) I am really jealous that you can live in this amazing country. Cheers guys!
Something which I noticed about Taipei/Taiwan that nobody mentions much, but I think you hinted at in this video, is the amount of green plants that people keep outside their windows or doorways - walking in Taipei this is particularly even more prevalent and it makes it feel like I am walking in an urban jungle, but not the concrete kind, a jungle, in an urban environment. I love it as it means I can be in a super convenient, exciting city without missing the beauty of nature.
I don't live in Taipei but I visited and this is how I felt. I miss Taiwan so much.
你的感覺,跟台灣的中南部人到台北的感覺很相似
但,如果不是工作上的必要,台灣其實都差不了多少
你有機車,家附近有7-11,每個小鎮也都會有夜巿和連鎖餐館.
台北只是讓你住的貴一點,吃的貴一點,沒有什麼差別
台北有郊區登山小步道,你住的台中更多,大坑有1~10號的步道,
東勢進去還有谷關七雄1500~2500的登山步道和大雪山沿線的3~4高海拔登山步道,
而且台北的空氣那麼差，這是令我最受不了的。
#kaohsiungforlife
For real brother.
Kaohsiung is my favourite city in Taiwan.
Please make a video about life in Kaohsiung vs. Taipei, Wes! If I ever moved to Taiwan, I really wouldn't know which city to pick as I love both.
I like Kaohsiung but air is terrible.
@@marian2286 Sooner or later it's gonna get better, but people gotta be more vocal about it tho.
I enjoy the convenience of Taipei’s transportation since I don’t have a scooter, but the rain is starting to get to me. Still better than freezing Chicago winters though. I’d like a decent beach like in Kaohsiung though.
Kaohsiung is the place to be .
My next video will be about Kaohsiung. :)
We need that cooking video in the end of this video!
I was born and raised in Taipei, thanks to my parents, I don't need to worry about the rent. I like that Taichung has better weather, less typhoon, easy to get access to north or south, while Kaoshiung or Tainan has lower rent and bigger space, more delicious food and cost. Taipei has something invincible: more activities (especially like cultural or concerts.), more hospital, better city transporatation system, better water, fine air compares to other cities. I guess every place has its own advantages and disadvantages, it depends on what do you think the most important, and maybe the most important, who are there.
因Covid19……我回到喜歡的鄉下生活，台北確實有方便的地方，台中、高雄等地區都有它們的步調與舒適圈，人類可以適應各種環境，所以選擇你喜歡的地方生活就好👍。
i'm really missing Taipei, need to visit my relatives there
Prozzie住台灣愈久愈了解台灣，笑容也愈來愈多，可能的話多多到其它各地走走慢遊，除了台北台中外，你將發現台灣的好。
Different areas in Taipei give you different feelings. Have you ever been to Dadaocheng (大稻埕) and Dihua Street (迪化街)? My parents' home is nearby. It's a good place. Since I got married, I've moved to Kaohsiung. I go back to Taipei to visit my parents every month. Even so I still miss Taipei a lot. Taipei has a different atmosphere for me.
Not everything..... 😂
Everybody, the king of Taichung is here!
Yeah,he is the only reason that Stocks Prozzi in Taichung still
Allan跟Prozzie可以一起搬來台北住看看，中南部天氣好，但太久不下雨也不行，水庫都要見底了。已影響明年的一期稻作。
How come you didn’t show prozzie how to drink tea the right way?! Lol
Interesting video, clean does describe Taipei as well as organized. The mountain areas of Taiwan are the most interesting and I enjoyed your video of the visits there since it’s been years since I was aquatinted with a trip like that. Hope I’ll be returning to Taipei and Taiwan soon as I likely be scheduled to get the vaccine fairly soon because I have business in Taiwan and will be living part of the year on the island.
I love hualian and other city of east Taiwan. The mountains and sea are so beautiful.
Prozzie I’m from the States and am on my 3rd year living in Taipei. Honestly I wouldn’t live anywhere else. Not that I hate on the rest of the island but everything I need is here.. hidden alleys with the best coffee, bars, tea stands, shops, etc. and more events. I also like nightlife I get that you say Taipei is more expensive but it’s not thaaat expensive. Not anything unfordable. If you have a steady job, what’s holding you back? Move out here
Cuz Alan lives in Taichung😆
Totally agree I love the alleys and cool spots you can find. I live in a two bedroom house (yes it’s an actual house) with Allan and we pay 15k. I’d have to double that if I wanted to get a half decent place in Taipei
@@Prozzie yeah true that’s really cheap. Well as long as you’re happy that’s all that matters. Enjoy the vids man
@@Prozzie have you tried Kaohsiung, it is beautiful and the people are so friendly. Also glad to see you drinking a cup of tea and not walking around the streets with a beer in your hand shillin for the CCP and huawei
Hey! Many of us Canadians LIKE tea! In the far North, it is actually very popular. When we aren't drinking beer, of course.
I like the way you enjoy Taipei- for weekend getaway!
Actually this is what you do when you live in Taipei. You work from Monday till Friday. Then you enjoy Taipei for the weekend. Its just very close.
在澳洲鄉下住了13年,我覺得可以選的話我選住台北,可以孤僻的呆在家,也可以融入在熱鬧的環境裡
還有很重要的是:家人,朋友都在附近
TWG Tea is totally wasting money if you compare those fantastic tea from Nantou or Alishan
其他地區絕對不像垃圾，畢竟大部分的人是住在天龍國以外的地方；
如果讓人們選擇，大部分的人也是不會選擇住在天龍國那個詭地方；
如果一位外國人沒住過天龍國以外的地方，根本很難真正瞭解臺灣；
我們熱烈地歡迎外國朋友多到南部走走，感受南部純樸的風土民情！👍😄🙏
註：以上僅依人口數做出簡單邏輯分析；詭非鬼，奇異、特殊之意！
He only said it sarcastically~~ 他是開玩笑地諷刺台北的高消費及虛華 not being serious~~
@@joywang3308 Yes, you are right. You are not only good in English, but also in Mandarin.
I used this word "詭", it is not the ghost , it is meaning that 奇異、特殊. Thanks a lot for your comment.
Definitely on Lukas atream on this one Prozzie. Taipei is worth living if you appreciate gritty but glitzy cities.
Pretty much agree. Taipei, 20 years ago, was more affordable but even some friends have moved closer to family in Tainan. For a foreigner, it's probably where you feel comfortable, where your job/work is and where your social life is. I've even thought about living on the east side which is probably really slow compared to the west side, but just a 1/2 a day train ride to Taipei or Kaohsiung. :-)
For Most of young people,the rental is not affordable too.So we would choose some satellite city like San chong,Sanxia or others,rental would be much cheaper than downtown.
As an born and raised Taipeier over 40 years, I think what you really miss(like) of Taipei is the sense of continuous progression. Though I like Taichung and many other cities, life styles over there are more of laid-back and more focus on having an easy, nicer life to yourselves. Whereas Taipei, being the capital of Taiwan, is more focusing and driven on developing the city and competing with other Asis major cities such as Singapore, Tokyo, Shanghai. So are you up for the challenges, even the super high rent, Prozzie?
BTW, TWG is an Singapore tea brand.
Yeah, I wonder why he picked TWG to have tea. There's lots of local tea shop and costs equally expensive.🤣🤣
interesting perspectives thoroughly enjoyed this vid. You've given me something to think about that I would have never thought of as a born and bred Taipier! thanks
就在前幾天，台北市今年再度蟬聯全世界外國遊客認為世界上最適合移居城市的第一名，共有27項指標的綜合評比，內容應該蠻值得參考的。
其實台北邊緣的地區也是很好住很舒適，像是三峽、木柵、深坑、內湖、八里等，也不會太貴，除了要忍受經常下雨的潮濕悶熱，台北是個好地方，因為他集中台灣所有精華，也是整體最重視還擁有最豐富的精神糧食，藝術文化等，還是台北的資源最多了！
爸媽八月搬到桃園之後，我也前後去住了幾次，到現在也完全沒有習慣，發現還是比較喜歡台北，只能這麼說...不用擔心要去哪，不用擔心怎麼去，只要把錢拿出來，在台北都會很棒。
I'm local...i really like to live in Taipei, other cities (countryside) totally inconvenient for me
I think it depends if you're single or not and if you pay local rates, and how close to the flashy regions of Taipei you are. My friend pays about $200 for a room and a bathroom in Taipei, but it's about 4x4m more near the outskirts. Another person I knew had a 2 bedroom apartment in Jingmei for about $500 a month. My friend with the $200 room is Taiwanese, and is originally from Kaohsiung. $500 apartment somehow got a local-ish rate as a foreigner. That said, I've heard of people getting houses with a yard for $300 in other cities. So in other cities just having a house of your own is fairly easy as a foreigner but in Taipei it's not. As a local it's worse due to usually worse salaries. I think due to the availability of those super small (and sometimes illegal) apartments, it's fairly easy to live and work in Taipei if you're single, even on local wages at McDonalds or something (relative to the West) but if you want a family and a middle class lifestyle you need a lot more cash.
Even Hsinchu and Taoyuan cost a lot now for housing, due to being commuter cities to Taipei, it's probably worse to live in those places as they're still expensive but you need to spend an hour commuting to Taipei every morning.
Well done Prozzie showing more of Teip
Thanks for your report. Actually, we're thinking to move back to Taiwan and all we are doing is to see you guys amazing RUclipsrs making fantastic videos. Anyway, I have been living in several countries and cities but I think Taipei is quite good in terms of casual life (yes I don't' care my career prospects anymore lol) We live in London and it really drives us crazy cause just too flat lol
I'm thinking move to Keelung as its cheaper and just next to Taipei and its beaches, but I never lived there before so I don't know. I would like to live somewhere warmer perhaps. Thanks man
台北是房價高，物價也高，收入可能多一點，生活壓力比較大，南部高雄物價比較便宜，吃的方面比台北便宜，房價也沒有台北那麼貴，住南部也不錯，南部冬天，天氣比較溫暖，不會常下雨
First Kaoliang, then tea companies... burning thru those potential sponsors 🔥🔥🔥🤣🤣🤣
Lol. Still love Taipei! You can find cheaper places and commute by MRT! The transportation is so convenient and clean. But it is insanely humid and hot in summer. It rains a lot too.
What makes Taipei a good city is its convenience, food and entertainment. But only if the air quality can improve and I’d say that will make Taipei a great city.
I from Kaohsiung. I currently live in Taipei. For the "convenience of life", I have lived in Taichung and Kaohsiung before.Kaohsiung and Taichung are pretty good and cheap.
Taipei is my hometown, so I agree with you
I was laughing at the part you say TWG because I thought That was funny and cute and I like your honesty. I didn’t know what TWG is until I just google it. I really like tea but it’s OK Not everyone has like the same thing. I really like Taipei too, And those cool vegan restaurants. it’s really nice. I miss Taiwan. I’m glad that you liked Taiwan.
New Taipei is really the best compromise, cheaper than Taipei but you can get into the center of Taipei in about 20-40 minutes on the MRT or bus for next to nothing. There are some really nice areas with lots of greenery and near to the mountains too.
Also, Jasmine Tea is life. I drink 5+ cups a day haha
Prozzie it is so good to see that you're enjoying Taiwan! I've been following your journey since you were in China! I live in New Taipei City, which I much prefer, since it's close to the glitz and glam ofTaipei City using the MRT system, and it's also close to the more nature-side of Taipei such as 陽明山, 淡水, 小碧潭, and 九份. Looking forward to see more of you on RUclips!
I think the thing I liked the most about living in Taipei was the all the side streets and lil hidden gems, and then the hiking and mountains pretty near. Yes, you have all those bright lights and tall buildings, and those areas are fun to visit but not all the time. But seriously, fck that humidity and mold that comes with the weather there. The weather was honestly ok, in terms of the rain and whatnot, but ugh not the mold.
Did 10 years in HK prior to Taipei, never felt Taipei as fancy nor as expensive. Apartment prices are a fraction of what they are in HK(or Tokyo, Singapore for that matter)
Taipei is cheaper for sure then those cities you mentioned of course however when it comes to the overall country then you will notice a differences in prices and fancy ness which is normal in the big cities anyways.
From a Japanese comic and animation, it's called the "sky-dragon nation" where upper class noble people live. Taipei is that of Taiwan.
I've been to Taipei, Kaohsiung, and Taichung several times. Coming from a warmer country, I prefer the chill in Taipei. Plus it's very convenient to go around Taipei with the Metro. I also don't find Taipei as expensive as Tokyo, Singapore, and Hong Kong. It's actually quite cheap to tour Taipei.
老家在中部，一直都在北部工作，雖然北部交通比較方便，但是我覺得住北部會有比較壓抑的感覺，因為我不喜歡抬頭都是高樓大廈，出門都是人擠人，對外國人而言住台北比較方便，對本地人來說買東西會有自己的門路，所以住哪裡不是問題
去到中南部會有開闊的感覺路也寬，房子不會擠在一起，希望有機會到中南部發展退休也是希望住中南部
Taipei landscape always changes, Shida night market around 2010 - 2012 was one of Taipei's most famous markets, its now a ghost town compared to before, but other areas have picked up.
Taipei is the New York of Taiwan. It has its cultish followers and everybody knows about it but it's actually just another huge city with huge city issues and perks which aren't really worth sacrificing small city/rural life for :v
A couple of years ago you could have done a Hong Kong vs Taipei video with Hong Kong coming out on top back then. Not so anymore...
During the wintertime, the sky of Taipei always looks morose while the sun illuminates most of the corner and makes people cheerful in southern Taiwan.
It rains all year round and makes the rainfall of Taipei is twice more than that of southern Taiwan and makes Damsei river one of few rivers in Taiwan that boats can sail on all year round.
Well done Prozzie showing more of Taipei, an interesting vid, well done.
所謂的鄉下 是比較的結果吧 實際上 跟台北比確實是有點差別 但其他城市並不是真的有給人鄉下的感覺 台灣到處都方便
Taipei didn't do much for me in the short time I was there, cloudy, windy, cold (it was April when most cities in Taiwan are warm) with very little space to walk in some parts. I much preferred Gaoxiong (Kaohsiung or however the hell they spell it).
Lol. I love Taipei. It is very international, super convenient, safe, busy, vibrant and fun!! The food is great and a lot of fun events on weekends. I have living in London and am living in the biggest cities in South East in US. Taipei is like any other bigcities in thw world but it is safe, convenient (with great subway system MRT) and clean...and people are very friendly. Just love the vibes of Taipei. It is better with everything there. I am sorry. But I dont need to apologize. Lol.
I find some of the Taiwan vibe resonates if you grew up, or spent a lot of time on other islands, almost anywhere in the world. I live on Vancouver Island and visiting some folksy type galleries in Taipei even, I get a, oh ya, seen that in the pacific northwest gulf islands haha.
Read that as driftwood art etc. ;-)
哇! 今天我坐沙發， 剛剛好遇到Prozzie PO 新影片! YA
Loved living in Taipei but for me too much rain. If I go back - Kaohsiung.
Taichung has a lot of charm though
I loved living there too
The only thing I'd add is that Taipei has more Western comforts as well (food, parties, events, etc.), and a more international vibe in general. I lived in Taipei for a year and had a great time. Rent wasn't too bad, even if you are teaching English. I had housemates though, which helped.
That’s because you have never lived in any city in mainland China, which are far more convenient than any place in Taiwan ! I am proud of being a Chinese ! There’s only one China in the world !
@@moriswu4047 洗脑。。。
You love your country but you're illegally using a website that your government has blocked?
@@Spamsational You foreigners have no right to blame Chinese government ! What Chinese government do is for Chinese people, that’s for sure. Why don’t you look back to examine your own government ? Is it better than Chinese government ? And I am from Taiwan, not from China, but I hate some people in Taiwan who always claim Taiwanese independence. That’s fool, Taiwan always belong to China !
@@moriswu4047 shouldn't you leave RUclips then? The Chinese government deems this website inappropriate for its citizens. Why are you disobeying the will of your government?
@@moriswu4047 it is time to see your loyalty to China, please give up your Taiwanese passport and get one from China, cuz China don’t recognize your Taiwanese passport!
I never seen more expensive cars than in the area around Taichung Opera. I think the big difference between Taipei and the other big taiwanese cities are the transportation system, MRT-bus vs scooter.
台北可是耗盡大部分國家預算所以可以有較為先進的建設.
對於出生, 生活一直都在台北的我來說,
我並不喜歡台北. 也許五光十色短時間取悅感官會讓人誤以為真的喜歡,
但是長期真正的生活, 人們之間的互動才是真的.
另外我個人喜好騎車感受自由,
所以沒有很在意捷運什麼的.
最後回答影片問到花更多的錢在台北生活是復值得...
我的答案是: NO!
或許你可以嘗試到台中過生活，台中比起台北真的很有“生活感”，人跟人之間的信任比較多，我常遇到很多台北人很驚訝台中人，竟然陌生人彼此之間會隨意聊天！哈～歡迎到台灣感受“真生活”！
台北壓力太大，苗栗太鄉下，台中之類的剛好~~
@@ElsaLinn 我以為是大部分台灣人都會陌生人彼此之間會隨意聊天@@台北人不會嗎?
I think Taichung is a good city. Maybe after retiring, I will live there and enjoy a leisurely life. But Taipei has more resources and convenience. That‘s why people want to spend more money and endure less space in exchange for more opportunities, and maybe also like to give children a better education. Another point you know some people think. Born in Rome that live in Rome.
台北生活真的很貴，所以他的薪資標準被提高了！其他地方個人覺得比較適合日常生活，台北適合商夜生活。
YES! I leaved Taipei and work in Hsbhinchu for 8 years. I am same as Prozzie, work in Hsnichu, save money and go to Taipei in weekend enjoy food, have a vacation~~
If you enjoy city life, like to have something to drink with your friends in a nice bar,
then Taipei is definitely a nice choice to live.
And the MRT is really convenient !
100k subs is almost around the corner! So close!
0:20 "times more expensive than" or "times as expensive as"? 😉 One of the most common language-logical confusions. (These things can crash space ships.)
6:20 "aren't afraid to hide how much money they have" 😆
8:06 Those decorations look amazing! They're like pastel rainbow ice crystals.
Taiwan NO.1 , Thank you. 😊🇹🇼💖👍
Prozzie, you might know that the government used to build factories in other cities and most of the tax goes to Taipei. That’s why so different development between Taipei and other cities.
you are right,I can accept a vacation in taipei but I will not live in taipei forever.Taichung city,桃園，新竹台南，高雄……I think these are good quality life in Taiwan.
and from Taichung to taipei only one hr even via bus only 2 hrs,it is not so far…
rained for like 10 days straight already here in Taipei...
I met a Taiwanese born American lady that makes videos here in San Fransico Ca and i have to tell you she is the nicest person I've ever met
If you want to experience the ostentatious luxury lifestyle of East Asia, Taipei is the place in Taiwan to have that, And of course at a cost
But Taichung is not falling behind
Their planed “qiqi” 七期 district (around the opera house) is the most mindblowing skyline of Taiwan
Gorgeous area very well design urban space
and Taichung in general is more “livable” than taipei if you compare the infrastructure of buildings and parks in a general way
Taipei is the Capital of Taiwan
And Taichung has overtaken from Kaohsiung the “Anti-Capital” status
Now there is a group of business people, civilians and politicians who wants Taichung to be the Capital of Taiwan
Hahaha
Nice video btw
Cheers and keep positing amazing videos
If I were to live in Taipei, I would pick Tamsui area, weather much cooler on the coast and close enough to downtown via MRT.
I agree with Lucas but with prozzie too
Rent is fairly cheap in many parts of New Taipei City. It's a huge metropolitan area, so it really depends where you are. By the way, what's up with the clickbaity title? You didn't talk about the ideo of "Taipei making the rest of Taiwan look bad" in the video...
I’m not very good at titles to be honest. Taipei does make the rest of the island look bad though. Which is why I mentioned other cities have a more rundown feel to them. What do you think I should title it?
@@Prozzie Haha, that's fair. I don't mean to be overly critical. Maybe you could title it: "Taipei is the most modern city in Taiwan (and that's why I wouldn't live here)," or something along those lines. I think calling the rest of Taiwan "trash" is a bit harsh. I've certainly never felt like the nicer areas of Kaohsiung, Taichung, Hsinchu, or Tainan are "trashy." I also like the shabbier characteristics of parts of those cities, and they exist in Taipei as well. Check out the Myanmar street (Huaxin) sometime, or the streets around Dadaocheng
@@StephanosBlack I changed it to “bad”. Garbage has a reeeeaaallly negative meaning in taiwan
我是住高雄的金門人，大學去台北讀書+工作了6年，我去年搬回高雄~
我覺得台北沒有我想像中的先進，而且城市老舊,空污嚴重,天空感覺就是一層灰,單行道太多,路很小,東西難吃，而且大多數人都是外地人，大多數人都是待個5~6年就離開了~
真正的在地台北人很少，物價高房租貴，捷運雖然方便但都是繞遠路居多~
我之前在木柵讀書同學約我去新店玩，我就搭捷運搭到新店站快2小時...，後來才知道木柵隔壁就是新店搭公車才十分鐘，北捷真的方便嗎？我有所保留~
我住過台灣很多縣市 金門 桃園 高雄 屏東 台南 台中 台北 新北 ，比較下來我真的不覺得台北有比較好，我反而覺得桃園 台中 高雄 甚至旁邊的新北我都覺得比台北好~
主要我是金門人,我喜歡有海的地方 ，然後我家是移居北高仁武的新住宅區，我喜歡新的建築新房子 ，夜生活不是只有夜店的夜生活,是晚上有很多玩跟吃飯的地方，然後多元化的社區，北高雄就很多外國人，我本身是混血兒,北高住宅區很多移民台灣的外國人，我國高中的同學很多都是新住民 新二代 在台工作外籍人士的子女，這樣的同學台北很少，主要都是僑生或外國交換生外國學生為主，很少是全家移民台灣的學生以上是我個人的觀點~
Great breakdown
Thank you
Live over in Manila. If Taichung is 30 years being Taipei, Manila is 30 years behind Taichung.
Lukas, your answer is kinda biased due to your lack of living in other cities. Proszzie is also from country side in Canada. Taichung Kaohsiung are also developed and well-planed cities. More spaces and much friendliness. And Tainan is a place with culture, food, and atmosphere.
Let’s be honest here. If Lukas didn’t come to Taiwan or Taipei from Sweden. Lukas would be pedalling his bicycle to work in Ikea back in Sweden. At least he was honest to state he didn’t experience other parts of Taiwan but just one district in Taipei therefore he only shared a test tube 🧪 side of his life over there.
台北還有一個可以讓你穿越時空的地方"社子島" 房價也可能是台北市最低的吧?
Taipei is cleaner or more modern in general. But the weather or the living expenses will drive u mad.
政府用大多的預算建設的城市當然其他城市沒法比，但台北的消費及擁擠也是其他城市不會有的問題！
這是習慣的問題！
Taipei is very convenient more foreign-friendly in my opinion.
Couldn't agree more.
Do agree your point with.
在我過往二十歲月，應該算是三城記，台北、台中、新加坡，前十年新加坡台北，後十年新加坡台中，偶爾也會去大陸，讓我選擇居住排行順序會是：台北、台中、新加坡，新加坡雖是很進步的城市國家，生活也相當便捷，但地小，能去旅遊景點相當有限，飲食文化也輸臺灣一節，生活在這兩地的華人都相當幸福，不會受壓榨、欺負、歧視，有社會公益、自由自在，能生活在台新兩地華人都應珍惜。（註：肺炎起全世界包括歐美歧視華人相當嚴重）
That drinking tea part makes me LOL XDD
2:02 的中文翻譯怪怪
盧卡斯應該是在說「我在台灣的八年間，就只住過台北，甚至都是一直住在同一條路(羅斯福路？)上...」
翻譯寫成「我在台灣生活了八年才住在台北...」
就變成完全相反的意思了
Move if you want
don't worry be happy
Lukas must study the If clause of the 2nd condition.
I agree with most of your opinions in the video. But I think you need to step out of the district you live (which is the West District I believe) more and experience other parts of Taichung. For example, Taichung also has a lot of natural beauties which are hardly seen in any of your videos. It may change your view about Taichung since I always feel that you are not satisfied with the city you currently live in.
Tainan number one
Tainan is awesome! If public transport would be better I'd want to move there.
You should start speaking with a British accent after drinking the tea. Might make it taste better. Lol.
TWG is from Singapore. Their tea is indeed expensive.
台中不錯啊!!台北最大的好處是交通便利吧?不過因台灣不大,就算以機車代步,去哪兒也便利,要購買電腦資通訊產品,台中也是有電子街,要購買奢侈品,台中也有大型百貨公司和精品店,台中人消費能力,全台僅次台北,何況現在網路購物已如此便利,另外,若喜歡登山,中部絕對是最好的選擇,台灣百嶽,很大部份都位於台中和南投,台中也是氣候得天獨厚的地方,颱風地震常沒有台中的事,天然災害較少,真有什麼缺點,大概秋冬時的空氣較差吧?
I laugh every time Prozzie complains about how expensive Taipei is, because I don't think he's ever lived in an ACTUALLY EXPENSIVE city (e.g.: San Francisco, New York, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, etc.). From the perspective of those cities, Taipei is soooooo dirt cheeeeap!
I'm living in Taipei,I like it but the weather is the worst haha