Moving to Taiwan from Portugal
What to Expect
Considering a move from Portugal to Taiwan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Portugal to Taiwan, you would find that Taiwan is 28.4% cheaper than Portugal overall. A €67,000 salary in Portugal would need to be roughly NT$1,720,000 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 Portugal and Taiwan.
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → NT$1,720,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Taiwan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 58.4% less
Groceries
pay 43.4% more
Transportation
pay 27.5% less
Housing
pay 53.9% less
Childcare
pay 35.7% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 5.0% 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 13% less than cities in Portugal.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Taiwan compared to Portugal.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs significantly better than Portugal across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Taiwan performs significantly better than Portugal 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
Portugal generally does better on family life, though Taiwan leads in literacy rate.
Sources: The World Factbook (2012–2022), World Bank (2021–2025), Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (2016), Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. (2016). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Portugal 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.
Portugal passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa Free
Taiwan passport holder visiting Portugal
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 Portugal?
On average Taiwan is about 28% less expensive than Portugal, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Taiwan?
Budget about NT$430,000 for 3 months in Taiwan (based on a €67,000 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 Portugal and Taiwan are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Taiwan?
The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Portugal, the official language is Portuguese.
