Moving to Taiwan from Kuwait
What to Expect
Considering a move from Kuwait to Taiwan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Kuwait to Taiwan, you would find that Taiwan is 44.0% more expensive than Kuwait overall. A KWD23,156 salary in Kuwait would need to be roughly NT$2,594,474 in Taiwan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Kuwait and Taiwan.
What does your salary buy?
KWD23,156 → NT$2,594,474
To maintain the same standard of living in Taiwan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 26.9% more
Groceries
pay 2.2 times more
Transportation
pay 44.8% more
Housing
pay 27.3% less
Childcare
pay 2.5 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 17.7% 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 Kuwait.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Kuwait 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
Kuwait performs better than Taiwan across all employment & economy metrics.
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 Kuwait across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Kuwait, The World Factbook
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kuwait 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.
Kuwait passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Taiwan passport holder visiting Kuwait
Visa RequiredData: 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 Kuwait?
On average Taiwan is around 7% pricier than Kuwait, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Taiwan?
Budget about NT$648,618 for 3 months in Taiwan (based on a KWD23,156 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 Kuwait and Taiwan are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Taiwan?
The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Kuwait, the official language is Arabic.
