Moving to Taiwan from Slovakia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovakia to Taiwan, you would find that Taiwan is 2.4% more expensive than Slovakia overall. A €64,826 salary in Slovakia would need to be roughly NT$2,394,601 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 Slovakia to Taiwan.

What does your salary buy?

€64,826 NT$2,394,601

To maintain the same standard of living in Taiwan

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 48.0% less

Groceries

pay 49.2% more

Transportation

pay 7.1% less

Housing

pay 33.2% less

Childcare

pay 63.8% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 6.5% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 36.58 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 Slovakia 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

SK
5.8%
TW
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SK
$39,300
TW
$47,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SK
78.3 yrs
TW
81.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SK
4.8
TW
4.0

Taiwan performs significantly better than Slovakia across all family life metrics.

Data: Tax Directorate, Slovakia, The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovakia 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.

Slovakia passport

Slovakia passport holder visiting Taiwan

Visa Free
Slovakia passport holders can enter Taiwan without a visa.
Taiwan passport

Taiwan passport holder visiting Slovakia

Visa Free
Taiwan passport holders can enter Slovakia without a 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 Slovakia?

Headline costs are within a few percent between Taiwan and Slovakia; rent and dining are where you'll actually feel differences.

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 €64,826 comparable salary, that's around NT$598,650 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 Slovakia and Taiwan.

What language do they speak in Taiwan?

The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Slovakia, the official language is Slovak.

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At a Glance

SK TW
Population 5,431,252 23,580,712
Currency Euro (€) New Taiwan Dollar (NT$)
Languages Slovak Chinese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +421 +886
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 110