Moving to Taiwan from Spain
What to Expect
Considering a move from Spain to Taiwan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Spain to Taiwan, you would find that Taiwan is 30.2% cheaper than Spain overall. A €67,000 salary in Spain would need to be roughly NT$1,710,000 in Taiwan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 65.5% less
Groceries
pay 28.1% more
Transportation
pay 21.5% less
Housing
pay 52.5% less
Childcare
pay 47.1% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 14.7% 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.
What salary do you need in Taiwan?
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → NT$1,710,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Taiwan
Calculate with your salary →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 18% less than cities in Spain.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Taiwan compared to Spain.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Spain performs better than Taiwan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Spain leads in top income tax 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
Spain performs better than Taiwan across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2012–2022), Agencia Tributaria, Spain (2016), Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. (2016). How we calculate this
Can you move from Spain to Taiwan?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Spain 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.
Spain passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa Free
Taiwan passport holder visiting Spain
Visa FreeData: 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 Spain?
On average Taiwan is about 30% less expensive than Spain, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Taiwan?
Budget about NT$427,500 for 3 months in Taiwan (based on a €67,000 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 Spain and Taiwan are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Taiwan?
The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Spain, the official languages are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.
