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Chiayi
City in Taiwan, China
Overview
Chiayi is a welcoming mid-sized city in southwestern Taiwan, known as the gateway to Alishan National Scenic Area. The city blends rich history, lively markets, and a laid-back pace, making it popular among local and foreign travelers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Taiwan
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
23.46°, 120.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$932
Local Cost
$450
Local Income
$950
Cashless
70
English
40
Temperature
24.3°C
Summer Avg
28.3°C
Winter Avg
19.3°C
Record High
33.3°C
Record Low
8.7°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1740 mm
Internet Speed
143 Mbps
Upload
118 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
14
Walk Score
14
Footways
28.0
Airport
CYI
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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