Moving to Taiwan from Belgium
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Belgium to Taiwan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Belgium to Taiwan, you would find that Taiwan is 33.2% cheaper than Belgium overall. A €64,304 salary in Belgium would need to be roughly NT$1,679,071 in Taiwan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Belgium to Taiwan.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → NT$1,679,071
To maintain the same standard of living in Taiwan
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 70.5% less
Groceries
pay 18.9% more
Transportation
pay 34.5% less
Housing
pay 61.4% less
Childcare
pay 12.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 38.0% 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 Belgium to Taiwan.
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
Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Belgium 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
Belgium performs better than Taiwan across all family life metrics.
Data: Service Public Fédéral Finances, The World Factbook
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium 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.
Belgium passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa Free
Taiwan passport holder visiting Belgium
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 Belgium?
Yes — Taiwan is on average about 29% cheaper than Belgium. 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$419,768 in Taiwan on a €64,304 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, 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 Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.
