Moving to Taiwan from Greece

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Greece to Taiwan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Greece to Taiwan, you would find that Taiwan is 2.8% cheaper than Greece overall. A €65,577 salary in Greece would need to be roughly NT$2,255,336 in Taiwan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Greece and Taiwan.

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 NT$2,255,336

To maintain the same standard of living in Taiwan

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 44.0% less

Groceries

pay 49.5% more

Transportation

pay 24.8% less

Housing

pay 41.6% less

Childcare

pay 84.6% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 24.5% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 37.07 TWD (July 2026)

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 2% less than cities in Greece.

Greece

Corfu 46%
Kavala 40%

Taiwan

HsinChu 47%
Tainan 43%
Taoyuan 39%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Taiwan compared to Greece.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GR
78.0%
TW
90.0%

Taiwan performs significantly better than Greece across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GR
11.0%
TW
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GR
$36,300
TW
$47,800

Taiwan performs significantly better than Greece across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GR
81.5 yrs
TW
81.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GR
3.5
TW
4.0

Greece generally does better on family life, though Taiwan leads in literacy rate.

Data: GSIS, Greece, The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greece 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.

Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Taiwan

Visa Free
Greece passport holders can enter Taiwan without a visa.
Taiwan passport

Taiwan passport holder visiting Greece

Visa Free
Taiwan passport holders can enter Greece without a visa.

Data: 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 Greece?

On average Taiwan is about 7% less expensive than Greece, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Taiwan?

Budget about NT$563,834 for 3 months in Taiwan (based on a €65,577 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 Greece and Taiwan are what actually decide it long-term.

What language do they speak in Taiwan?

The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Greece, the official language is Greek.

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At a Glance

GR TW
Population 10,533,871 23,580,712
Currency Euro (€) New Taiwan Dollar (NT$)
Languages Greek Chinese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +30 +886
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 110