Moving to Taiwan from Russia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Russia to Taiwan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Russia to Taiwan, you would find that Taiwan is 45.4% more expensive than Russia overall. A RUB5,776,862 salary in Russia would need to be roughly NT$2,879,553 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 Russia and Taiwan.
What does your salary buy?
RUB5,776,862 → NT$2,879,553
To maintain the same standard of living in Taiwan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 8.4% less
Groceries
pay 2.2 times more
Transportation
pay 49.0% more
Housing
pay 35.6% more
Childcare
pay 93.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 44.9% 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 2% less than cities in Russia.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Taiwan compared to Russia.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs significantly better than Russia 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
Russia generally does better on employment & economy, though Taiwan leads in gdp per capita.
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 generally does better on family life, though Russia leads in literacy rate.
Data: Federal Tax Service of Russia, The World Factbook
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Russia 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.
Russia passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa Required
Taiwan passport holder visiting Russia
Visa Online (e-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 Russia?
On average Taiwan is around 20% pricier than Russia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Taiwan?
Budget about NT$719,888 for 3 months in Taiwan (based on a RUB5,776,862 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 Russia and Taiwan are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Taiwan?
The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Russia, the official language is Russian.
