TaiwanLocal Essentials

Groceries, snacks, drinks, and daily essentials.

• PX MartDaily default
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• CostcoBulk shopping
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• Mega PX MartHypermarket
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• CarrefourBroad range
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• Simple MartNeighborhood chain
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• Mia CbonPremium imports
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Quick snacks, drinks, and everyday essentials.

• 7-ElevenDominant
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• FamilyMartStrong second
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• Hi-LifeLocal chain
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• OK MartBudget useful
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Medicine, first aid, and personal care.

• CosmedLargest chain
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• WatsonsVery common
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• Great Tree PharmacyProper pharmacy
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• MedFirstMedical supplies
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• Norbel PharmacyEstablished chain
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Withdraw local currency from ATMs.

• CTBC Bank
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• Chunghwa Post
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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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• Taiwan Cooperative Bank
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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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• First Commercial Bank
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Popular cafés for coffee, Wi-Fi, and a break.

• StarbucksMost visible
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• Louisa CoffeeLocal favorite
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• 85C Bakery CafeEveryday chain
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• cama cafeCoffee focused
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• Ikari CoffeeOld school
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Shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.

• Shin Kong Mitsukoshi
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• Taipei 101 Mall
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• Far Eastern SOGO
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• Far Eastern Department Stores
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• Mitsui Outlet Park
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• Breeze
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• Global Mall
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Personal care and cosmetics.

• Cosmed
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• Watsons
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• POYA
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• Great Tree Pharmacy
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SIM cards, eSIM support, and mobile services.

• Chunghwa TelecomLargest operator
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• Taiwan MobileMajor operator
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• Far EasToneMajor operator
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Easy transportation around the city.

• 55688 Taiwan TaxiLocal leader
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• UberForeigner friendly
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• LINE TaxiEasy booking
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• YoxiTaxi app
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Get local food delivered to your door.

• Uber EatsVery popular
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• foodpandaVery popular
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Groceries and daily essentials delivered.

• foodpanda ShopsFast essentials
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• Uber Eats GroceryUrban coverage
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• Carrefour OnlineFull baskets
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• PXGoLocal staples
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Transit cards and smart cards for travel.

• EasyCardNorth default
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• iPASSSouth default
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• icashRetail useful
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Local maps and transit directions.

• Google MapsDaily standard
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• Bus+Bus timing
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• Taiwan Railway e BookingTrain tickets
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• T ExpressHSR tickets
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Rent bikes and e-scooters nearby.

• YouBikePublic bikes
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• WeMo ScooterScooter sharing
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• GoShareScooter sharing
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• iRentCar scooters
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Wash and dry clothes.

• TWW
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• MEJ Laundry
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• ODay+
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• U-Wash
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• YOUNGER LOHAS
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Comfortable places for remote work.

• JustCo
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• Spaces
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• FutureWard
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• the Hive Taipei
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• WORKSPOT
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Fitness centers and workout facilities.

• World GymLargest chain
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• Fitness FactorySerious training
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• CurvesWomen focused
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• True Yoga FitnessPremium studios
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Medical care and emergency treatment.

• National Taiwan University Hospital
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• Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
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• Taipei Veterans General Hospital
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• MacKay Memorial Hospital
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• Taipei Medical University Hospital
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• National Cheng Kung University Hospital
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