Moving to Austria from Taiwan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Taiwan to Austria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Taiwan to Austria, you would find that Austria is 79.3% more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,400,000 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly €120,000 in Austria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Taiwan and Austria.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,400,000 → €120,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Austria
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 3.5 times more
Groceries
pay 2.7% more
Transportation
pay 51.2% more
Housing
pay 2.6 times more
Childcare
pay 0.1% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 64.5% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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 Austria cost about 28% more than cities in Taiwan.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Austria compared to Taiwan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Austria performs significantly 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 performs better than Austria across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Austria performs significantly better than Taiwan across all family life metrics.
Sources: The World Factbook (2012–2022), World Bank (2021–2025), Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. (2016), Federal Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan and Austria. To live, work, or study long-term in Austria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Austria's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Austria
Visa Free
Austria passport holder visiting Taiwan
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 Austria than Taiwan?
On average Austria is around 79% pricier than Taiwan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Austria?
Budget about €30,000 for 3 months in Austria (based on a NT$2,400,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Austria?
From major Austria cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Austria are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Austria?
The official language in Austria is German. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
