Moving to Taiwan from Switzerland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Switzerland to Taiwan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Switzerland to Taiwan, you would find that Taiwan is 58.7% cheaper than Switzerland overall. A CHF59,770 salary in Switzerland would need to be roughly NT$1,012,426 in Taiwan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Switzerland and Taiwan.
What does your salary buy?
CHF59,770 → NT$1,012,426
To maintain the same standard of living in Taiwan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 81.2% less
Groceries
pay 21.1% less
Transportation
pay 54.5% less
Housing
pay 73.5% less
Childcare
pay 65.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 61.7% 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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Taiwan compared to Switzerland.
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
Switzerland 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
Switzerland performs better than Taiwan across all family life metrics.
Data: Swiss Federal Tax Administration, The World Factbook
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Switzerland 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.
Switzerland passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa Free
Taiwan passport holder visiting Switzerland
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 Switzerland?
On average Taiwan is about 57% less expensive than Switzerland, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Taiwan?
Budget about NT$253,106 for 3 months in Taiwan (based on a CHF59,770 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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 Switzerland and Taiwan are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Taiwan?
The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Switzerland, the official languages are French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German.
