Moving to Taiwan from Bosnia and Herzegovina
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Taiwan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Taiwan, you would find that Taiwan is 55.3% more expensive than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall. A BAM128,182 salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to be roughly NT$3,136,471 in Taiwan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Taiwan.
What does your salary buy?
BAM128,182 → NT$3,136,471
To maintain the same standard of living in Taiwan
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Restaurants
pay 36.8% less
Groceries
pay 80.4% more
Transportation
pay 1.8% more
Housing
pay 12.5% more
Childcare
pay 3.9 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 49.0% more
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
The numbers behind daily life in Taiwan compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Taiwan performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all family life metrics.
Data: Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina, The World Factbook
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Taiwan passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?
On average Taiwan is around 31% pricier than Bosnia and Herzegovina, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Taiwan?
Budget about NT$784,118 for 3 months in Taiwan (based on a BAM128,182 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina and Taiwan are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Taiwan?
The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
