Moving to Taiwan from Saudi Arabia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saudi Arabia to Taiwan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Saudi Arabia to Taiwan, you would find that Taiwan is 21.6% more expensive than Saudi Arabia overall. A SAR281,535 salary in Saudi Arabia would need to be roughly NT$2,498,225 in Taiwan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Saudi Arabia to Taiwan.
What does your salary buy?
SAR281,535 → NT$2,498,225
To maintain the same standard of living in Taiwan
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 30.0% more
Groceries
pay 71.1% more
Transportation
pay 12.6% more
Housing
pay 33.6% less
Childcare
pay 2.0 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 31.0% 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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Saudi Arabia and Taiwan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
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
Saudi Arabia generally does better on employment & economy, though Taiwan leads in unemployment 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 Saudi Arabia across all family life metrics.
Data: Department of Zakat and Income Tax, The World Factbook
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saudi Arabia 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.
Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Taiwan passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia
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 Saudi Arabia?
Day-to-day costs in Taiwan run about 5% higher than Saudi Arabia on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Taiwan?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a SAR281,535 comparable salary, that's around NT$624,556 in Taiwan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Taiwan?
Working remotely from Taiwan's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Saudi Arabia and Taiwan.
What language do they speak in Taiwan?
The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Saudi Arabia, the official language is Arabic.
