Moving to Taiwan from Pakistan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Pakistan to Taiwan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Pakistan to Taiwan, you would find that Taiwan is 4.5 times more expensive than Pakistan overall. A PKR20,857,794 salary in Pakistan would need to be roughly NT$6,060,810 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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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Pakistan and Taiwan.
What does your salary buy?
PKR20,857,794 → NT$6,060,810
To maintain the same standard of living in Taiwan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.3 times more
Groceries
pay 4.3 times more
Transportation
pay 2.5 times more
Housing
pay 3.2 times more
Childcare
pay 14.6 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.2 times more
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 134% more than cities in Pakistan.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Taiwan compared to Pakistan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs significantly better than Pakistan 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
share of people below the poverty line
Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Pakistan 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
Taiwan performs significantly better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.
Data: Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan, The World Factbook
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.
Pakistan passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa Required
Taiwan passport holder visiting Pakistan
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 Pakistan?
On average Taiwan is around 153% pricier than Pakistan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Taiwan?
Budget about NT$1,515,202 for 3 months in Taiwan (based on a PKR20,857,794 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 Pakistan and Taiwan are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Taiwan?
The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.
