TaipeiLocal Essentials

Groceries, snacks, drinks, and daily essentials.

• PX MartDominant chain
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• Carrefour MarketCity coverage
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• Simple MartNeighborhood basics
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• JASONS Market PlacePremium imports
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Quick snacks, drinks, and everyday essentials.

• 7-ElevenDominant
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• FamilyMartVery common
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• Hi-LifeLocal chain
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• OK MartSmaller network
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Medicine, first aid, and personal care.

• Great Tree PharmacyLargest pharmacy
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• Norbel PharmacyTrusted chain
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• MedFirstMedical supplies
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• Wholecome PharmacyLocal chain
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Withdraw local currency from ATMs.

• CTBC Bank
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• Cathay United Bank
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• E.SUN Bank
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• Bank of Taiwan
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Exchange foreign currency.

• Bank of Taiwan
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• Mega International Commercial Bank
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• Taiwan Cooperative Bank
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• Cathay United Bank
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Popular cafés for coffee, Wi-Fi, and a break.

• StarbucksMost recognized
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• Louisa CoffeeLargest local
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• 85°CCoffee bakery
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• cama caféRoasted local
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Shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.

• Taipei 101 Mall
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• Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taipei Xinyi Place
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• SOGO Taipei Zhongxiao
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• Breeze Center
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• Q Square
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Personal care and cosmetics.

• WatsonsMarket leader
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• COSMEDLocal staple
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• POYABeauty basics
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• Tomod'sJapanese chain
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SIM cards, eSIM support, and mobile services.

• Chunghwa TelecomBest coverage
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• Taiwan MobileStrong network
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• Far EasToneMajor carrier
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Easy transportation around the city.

• Taiwan Taxi 55688Largest fleet
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• UberForeigner friendly
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• LINE GOLINE integrated
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• yoxiCleaner taxis
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Get local food delivered to your door.

• foodpandaMost used
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• Uber EatsVery close
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Groceries and daily essentials delivered.

• foodpanda ShopsBroadest use
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• pandamartFast essentials
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• PXGoPX Mart delivery
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• Uber Eats GroceryChain groceries
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Transit cards and smart cards for travel.

• EasyCardDefault card
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• iPASSAlso accepted
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Local maps and transit directions.

• Google MapsDaily default
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• Bus+Transit arrivals
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• Go!Metro TaipeiMRT official
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• YouBikeBike docks
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Rent bikes and e-scooters nearby.

• YouBikePublic bikes
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• WeMo ScooterShared scooter
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• GoShareShared scooter
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• iRentCars scooters
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Wash and dry clothes.

• Speed Queen LaundromatsReliable machines
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• Dexter Coin LaundryCommon 24 hour
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• E J Coin LaundryLocal network
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Comfortable places for remote work.

• WeWork TaipeiInternational standard
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• JustCo TaipeiPremium offices
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• FutureWardFounder network
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• Taiwan Tech ArenaStartup focused
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Fitness centers and workout facilities.

• World GymLargest chain
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• Fitness FactoryStrong local chain
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• BEING fitCompact clubs
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• CurvesWomen focused
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Medical care and emergency treatment.

• National Taiwan University HospitalTop public hospital
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• Taipei Veterans General HospitalMajor medical center
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• Mackay Memorial Hospital TaipeiCentral access
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• Taipei Medical University HospitalInternational care
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• Taiwan Adventist HospitalForeigner friendly
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