Cooking at home or eating out ?

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NomadSLand New member

Member since 14 May 2013

NomadSLandNew member18 May 2013 14:30:54

As part of my expatriation to Taiwan, I am looking for accommodation in Taipei. While looking through peers to peers networks, I found some correct flat not too expansive.

But the problem is : very few of these are equipped with a kitchen, many of these have just a fridge and a microwave and sometime even nothing. And it is often marked "No cocking allowed". I have learned that Taiwanese people (especially those who lives alone) are used to eat out because prices are low and markets are open all night long. But the idea of not being able to cook at home... I'm scared !

I would like to have your experience of that particular aspect of the "daily life" in Taiwan.

Thank you !

wacowchuang Member

Member since 20 September 2012

wacowchuangMember21 May 2013 02:45:44

HI, I am a White-collar in Taipei, as I know that many colleagues who live alone always eat out, just you said prices is not expensive, more important is that's cheaper than cook at home and very convenient! Especially they live alone.

n22k New member

Member since 14 June 2012

n22kNew member07 June 2013 18:56:32

Hi,

when will you move to taipei?

I´m mooving there next year so some I would need some kind of help with basic things... house, prices, food out or in... I dont know were to start...

bye bye

Aurélie ViP

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AurélieViP10 June 2013 07:29:04

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Hello n22k -> Do not hesitate to start a new thread on the Taipei forum with your questions. This will allow better interaction.

Thank you,
Aurélie

n22k New member

Member since 14 June 2012

n22kNew member14 June 2013 17:22:03

ok...thanks

melissa.ymu Member

Member since 17 July 2013

melissa.ymuMember17 July 2013 04:57:08

It's very easy and cheap to eat outside ! There is actually a lot of apt with no kitchen at all !!

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