Moving to Taiwan from Cyprus
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cyprus to Taiwan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Cyprus to Taiwan, you would find that Taiwan is 33.4% cheaper than Cyprus overall. A €67,000 salary in Cyprus would need to be roughly NT$1,600,000 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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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Cyprus to Taiwan.
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → NT$1,600,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Taiwan
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Restaurants
pay 63.6% less
Groceries
pay 23.4% more
Transportation
pay 28.5% less
Housing
pay 54.6% less
Childcare
pay 68.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 34.3% 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.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Taiwan cost about 22% less than cities in Cyprus.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Cyprus and Taiwan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs significantly better than Cyprus across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Cyprus 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
Cyprus generally does better on family life, though Taiwan leads in infant mortality.
Sources: The World Factbook (2012–2022), World Bank (2021–2025), Inland Revenue Department of the Republic of Cyprus (2016), Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. (2016). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cyprus 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.
Cyprus passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa Free
Taiwan passport holder visiting Cyprus
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 Cyprus?
Generally yes: Taiwan runs about 33% cheaper than Cyprus on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Taiwan?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €67,000 comparable salary, that's around NT$400,000 in Taiwan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Taiwan?
Working remotely from Taiwan's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Cyprus and Taiwan.
What language do they speak in Taiwan?
The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Cyprus, the official languages are Greek and Turkish.
