Moving to Taiwan from Austria
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Austria to Taiwan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Austria to Taiwan, you would find that Taiwan is 34.2% cheaper than Austria overall. A €65,577 salary in Austria would need to be roughly NT$1,659,842 in Taiwan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Austria to Taiwan.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → NT$1,659,842
To maintain the same standard of living in Taiwan
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 70.3% less
Groceries
pay 2.9% less
Transportation
pay 32.5% less
Housing
pay 62.0% less
Childcare
pay 1.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 38.2% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Austria to Taiwan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Austria performs better than Taiwan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Austria leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Austria performs better than Taiwan across all family life metrics.
Data: Federal Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria 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.
Austria passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa Free
Taiwan passport holder visiting Austria
Visa FreeData: 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 Austria?
Yes — Taiwan is on average about 32% cheaper than Austria. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Taiwan?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly NT$414,960 in Taiwan on a €65,577 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Taiwan?
Usually fine from major cities in Taiwan. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
What language do they speak in Taiwan?
The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Austria, the official language is German.
