Moving to Taiwan from Serbia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Serbia to Taiwan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Serbia to Taiwan, you would find that Taiwan is 22.4% more expensive than Serbia overall. A RSD7,607,775 salary in Serbia would need to be roughly NT$2,682,578 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 Serbia to Taiwan.

What does your salary buy?

RSD7,607,775 NT$2,682,578

To maintain the same standard of living in Taiwan

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 48.7% less

Groceries

pay 2.0 times more

Transportation

pay 1.5% less

Housing

pay 18.7% less

Childcare

pay 2.2 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 26.0% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 RSD = 0.3117 TWD (June 2026)

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 Serbia and Taiwan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RS
8.7%
TW
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RS
$24,500
TW
$47,800

Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Serbia leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RS
74.2 yrs
TW
81.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RS
4.8
TW
4.0

Taiwan generally does better on family life, though Serbia leads in literacy rate.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Republic of Serbia, The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia 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.

Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Taiwan

Visa Required
Serbia passport holders need a visa to enter Taiwan.
Taiwan passport

Taiwan passport holder visiting Serbia

Visa Required
Taiwan passport holders need a visa to enter Serbia.

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 Serbia?

Day-to-day costs in Taiwan run about 13% higher than Serbia 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 RSD7,607,775 comparable salary, that's around NT$670,644 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 Serbia and Taiwan.

What language do they speak in Taiwan?

The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.

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At a Glance

RS TW
Population 6,739,471 23,580,712
Currency Serbian Dinar (RSD) New Taiwan Dollar (NT$)
Languages Serbian Chinese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +381 +886
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 110