Moving to Taiwan from Brunei
What to Expect
Considering a move from Brunei to Taiwan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Brunei to Taiwan, you would find that Taiwan is 0.3% cheaper than Brunei overall. A BND96,000 salary in Brunei would need to be roughly NT$2,390,000 in Taiwan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Brunei and Taiwan.
What does your salary buy?
BND96,000 → NT$2,390,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Taiwan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 20.5% less
Groceries
pay 12.2% more
Transportation
pay 3.1 times more
Housing
pay 37.7% less
Childcare
pay 2.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 18.9% 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
The numbers behind daily life in Taiwan compared to Brunei.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Brunei performs better than Taiwan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Brunei generally does better on employment & economy, though Taiwan leads in unemployment 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 Brunei across all family life metrics.
Sources: The World Factbook (2014–2022), World Bank (2024–2025), Ministry of Finance, Revenue Division, Brunei (2016), Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. (2016). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brunei 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.
Brunei passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa Free
Taiwan passport holder visiting Brunei
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 Brunei?
Taiwan and Brunei are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Taiwan?
Budget about NT$597,500 for 3 months in Taiwan (based on a BND96,000 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 Brunei and Taiwan are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Taiwan?
The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Brunei, the official language is Malay.
