Moving to Taiwan from Argentina

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Argentina to Taiwan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Argentina to Taiwan, you would find that Taiwan is 8.4% cheaper than Argentina overall. A ARS110,000,000 salary in Argentina would need to be roughly NT$2,120,000 in Taiwan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Argentina and Taiwan.

What does your salary buy?

ARS110,000,000 → NT$2,120,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Taiwan

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 65.1% less

Groceries

pay 56.1% more

Transportation

pay 5.2% more

Housing

pay 20.6% less

Childcare

pay 2.4 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 8.8% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 ARS = 0.0211 TWD (October 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

Cost of living by city

Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).

Argentina

Rosario 40%

Taiwan

HsinChu 43%
Tainan 41%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Taiwan compared to Argentina.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

AR
89.7%
TW
90.0%

Taiwan performs significantly better than Argentina across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
7.1%
TW
3.7%
Top income tax rate Federal Administration of Public Revenue, 2016

the highest marginal rate on personal income

AR
35%
TW
45%

Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AR
77.5 yrs
TW
81.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AR
8.0
TW
4.0

Taiwan generally does better on family life, though Argentina leads in literacy rate.

Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), The World Factbook (2012–2022), Federal Administration of Public Revenue (2016), Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina and Taiwan. To live, work, or study long-term in Taiwan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Taiwan's immigration authority.

Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Taiwan

Visa Required
Argentina passport holders need a visa to enter Taiwan.
Taiwan passport

Taiwan passport holder visiting Argentina

Visa Required
Taiwan passport holders need a visa to enter Argentina.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Taiwan than Argentina?

On average Taiwan is about 8% less expensive than Argentina, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Taiwan?

Budget about NT$530,000 for 3 months in Taiwan (based on a ARS110,000,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Taiwan?

From major Taiwan cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Argentina and Taiwan are what actually decide it long-term.

What language do they speak in Taiwan?

The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

AR TW
Population 45,851,378 23,412,899
Currency Argentine Peso (ARS) New Taiwan Dollar (NT$)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Chinese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +54 +886
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 110