Moving to Taiwan from Finland
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Finland to Taiwan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Finland to Taiwan, you would find that Taiwan is 17.8% cheaper than Finland overall. A €64,304 salary in Finland would need to be roughly NT$1,860,089 in Taiwan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Finland to Taiwan.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → NT$1,860,089
To maintain the same standard of living in Taiwan
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 64.1% less
Groceries
pay 35.9% more
Transportation
pay 39.1% less
Housing
pay 40.2% less
Childcare
pay 53.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 46.4% 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
How Finland and Taiwan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
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 Finland 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
Finland performs better than Taiwan across all family life metrics.
Data: Finnish Tax Administration, The World Factbook
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Finland 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.
Finland passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa Free
Taiwan passport holder visiting Finland
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 Finland?
Generally yes: Taiwan runs about 21% cheaper than Finland 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 €64,304 comparable salary, that's around NT$465,022 in Taiwan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, 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 Finland and Taiwan.
What language do they speak in Taiwan?
The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Finland, the official languages are Finnish and Swedish.
