Moving to Taiwan from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to Taiwan, you would find that Taiwan is 12.0% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €65,850 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly NT$2,104,658 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 Slovenia to Taiwan.

What does your salary buy?

€65,850 NT$2,104,658

To maintain the same standard of living in Taiwan

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 60.3% less

Groceries

pay 37.1% more

Transportation

pay 7.5% less

Housing

pay 48.8% less

Childcare

pay 29.3% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 7.0% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 36.29 TWD (July 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 Slovenia and Taiwan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SI
89.0%
TW
90.0%

Taiwan performs significantly better than Slovenia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SI
3.6%
TW
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
TW
$47,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SI
81.8 yrs
TW
81.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
TW
4.0

Slovenia performs better than Taiwan across all family life metrics.

Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Taiwan

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

Taiwan passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Free
Taiwan passport holders can enter Slovenia 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 Slovenia?

Generally yes: Taiwan runs about 12% cheaper than Slovenia on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

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 €65,850 comparable salary, that's around NT$526,164 in Taiwan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, 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 Slovenia and Taiwan.

What language do they speak in Taiwan?

The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI TW
Population 2,101,208 23,580,712
Currency Euro (€) New Taiwan Dollar (NT$)
Languages Slovene Chinese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +386 +886
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 110