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[HunterORL23]

I am moving to Taiwan to work with Hess (I know a lot of you don't like Hess but I hear its good for newbies, as I am a newbie to this site as well). However I was wondering if there was anyone out there who was currently or is currently doing contract B with Hess, preferably in Hsinchu City or Tainan where I plan to live. How do you like it and are you able to do things on your time off since you work so much?

I don't want to live in Taipei or Taipei county because the cost of living is too high, and I want an apartment for about 7,000-8,000 NT. Is this possible to find in Hsinchu or Tainan?

Thank you!

Hunter

[citylightsruralcalm]

I've got an apartment in Jhu Dong (1 hour from Hsinchu) for 5,500 a month. It's really exciting. This is where all the superstars come and party every weekend. GOD HELP ME !!!!!

[HunterORL23]

I do not understand, are you being sarcastic or is it really where all the superstars go to party? Also, is there many restaurants in walking distance of your apartment in case I do not have a kitchen? I am just relating my options and what people do in certain circumstances to get by not having one things or another. Do tell.

Also, do you work for hess?

[MomCat]

Hsinchu is an expensive city for housing. 7,000-8,000 will get you one room with a bath, no kitchen. If you like the local fare, small food stalls are everywhere.

[HunterORL23]

What cities are inexpensive?

[MomCat]

Almost anywhere is less than Taipei or Hsinchu. As citylightsruralcalm noted, the "suburbs" of even these cities are cheaper. You'll be making a trade though when you choose inexpensive over convenient.

[timmyjames1976]

The south is cheap.