Moving to Taiwan from North Carolina
What to Expect
Considering a move from North Carolina to Taiwan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from North Carolina to Taiwan, you would find that Taiwan is 32.9% cheaper than North Carolina. A $75,000 salary in North Carolina would need to be roughly NT$1,781,847 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 North Carolina and Taiwan.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → NT$1,781,847
To maintain the same standard of living in Taiwan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 60.8% less
Groceries
pay 0.8% more
Transportation
pay 16.1% less
Housing
pay 69.3% less
Childcare
pay 45.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 37.2% 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 33% less than cities in North Carolina.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Taiwan compared to North Carolina.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs significantly better than North Carolina across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
North Carolina generally does better on employment & economy, though Taiwan leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Taiwan performs significantly better than North Carolina across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa Free
Taiwan passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 North Carolina?
On average Taiwan is about 26% less expensive than North Carolina, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Taiwan?
Budget about NT$445,462 for 3 months in Taiwan (based on a $75,000 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 North Carolina and Taiwan are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Taiwan?
The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In North Carolina, the official language is English.
