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 18.2% more expensive than Brunei overall. A BND96,844 salary in Brunei would need to be roughly NT$2,021,159 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?
BND96,844 → NT$2,021,159
To maintain the same standard of living in Taiwan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 6.8% more
Groceries
pay 10.6% more
Transportation
pay 39.0% more
Housing
pay 34.1% less
Childcare
pay 2.3 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 8.4% 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
a broad measure of economic output per person
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.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Revenue Division, Brunei, The World Factbook
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?
On average Taiwan is about 16% less expensive than Brunei, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Taiwan?
Budget about NT$505,290 for 3 months in Taiwan (based on a BND96,844 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.
